Quote: Eastbourne Warrior "The anthem has bugged me for a long time. God Save the Queen is the national anthem of GB not England. LAnd of Hope and Glory for me.'"
I couldn't agree more. Added to which I think God Save the Queen / King* (* delete as applicable) is an absolute dirge.
Land of Hope and Glory is stirring although it would probably be ruled out due to echoes of imperialism in it's lyrics.
Jerusalem is also a great hymn.