Episode
Wait... they promised to serve the queen?
- Podcast
- Wait... They Did What!?
- Published
- Apr 5, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 427
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Summary
School assemblies looked a little different between the 1950s and 80s. Kids had to sing God Save the Queen... and then promise to be her servants. This episode will answer questions like: What is the oath of allegiance to the queen? Why did Australia stop singing God Save the Queen? Why is God Save the Queen controversial? What is the connection between the monarchy and Australia? Find more episodes of kids’ history podcast Wait... They Did What?! with Tilly Oddy-Black on the Kids tab of ABC listen.