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    The Wilhelmus (the world's oldest national anthem. Having been in use since the dawn of our independence apart and having only been replaced between 1815 and 1932).

    The Wilhelmus has no less then 15 stanza's forming the acrostic WILLEM VAN NASSOV in the original spelling. But normally only the first and sixth stanza are actually used or in most cases only the first- I am using the contemporary lyrics :

    Wilhelmus van Nassouwe
    ben ik, van Duitsen bloed,
    den vaderland getrouwe
    blijf ik tot in den dood.
    Een Prinse van Oranje
    ben ik, vrij, onverveerd,
    den Koning van Hispanje
    heb ik altijd geëerd.


    Mijn schild ende betrouwen
    zijt Gij, o God mijn Heer,
    op U zo wil ik bouwen,
    Verlaat mij nimmermeer.
    Dat ik doch vroom mag blijven,
    uw dienaar t'aller stond,
    de tirannie verdrijven
    die mij mijn hart doorwondt.



    In English:



    William of Nassau, scion
    Of a German and ancient line,
    I dedicate undying
    Faith to this land of mine.
    A prince am I undaunted,
    Of Orange, ever free,
    To the king of Spain I've granted
    A lifelong loyalty.

    A shield and my reliance,
    O God, Thou ever wert.
    I'll trust unto Thy guidance.
    O leave me not ungirt.
    That I may stay a pious
    Servant of Thine for aye
    And drive the plagues that try us
    And tyranny away.


    The old national anthem - which was in use between 1815 and 1932 - the lyrics were altered in 1898. The old anthem is now no longer used in any way:

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    Wien Neęrlands Bloed


    Wien Neęrlands bloed in de aadren vloeit
    Wien ’t hart klopt fier en vrij
    Wie voor zijn volk van liefde gloeit
    Verheff’ de zang als wij:

    Hij roem’ met allen, welgezind
    Den onverbreekb’ren band
    Die Neerland en Oranje bindt
    Vorstin en vaderland (2x)


    Bescherm, o God, bewaakt den grond
    Waarop onze adem gaat
    De plek waar onze wieg op stond
    Wellicht ons sterfuur slaat
    Wij smeken van Uw vaderhand
    Met blijden kinderzin
    Behoud voor ’t lieve vaderland
    Voor land en koningin (2x)


    Dring’ luid, vanuit ons feestgedruis
    De beę den hemel in:
    Blijf met ons oud Oranjehuis
    Het volk steeds één gezin
    Vorstin en prins prijze ons gezang
    En ’t klinke aan allen kant:
    Bewaar het vorstelijk stamhuis lang
    En ’t lieve vaderland (2x)



    In English:


    Whoever has Dutch blood flowing in their veins,
    Whose heart beats proud and free,
    Who glows with love for his nation,
    Rejoice in song as we do!
    He praises with everyone, well-affected,
    The indissoluble link
    That binds the Netherlands to Orange,
    To Queen and country (2x)



    Protect, oh Lord, protect the ground
    Whereupon we breathe
    This place which held our cradle
    Where perhaps our dying-hour will come
    We beseech of Your father hand
    With joyful childlike mind
    Protection for the beloved fatherland
    For Queen and country (2x)



    Pervade loudly, from within our festive roar
    This prayer unto heaven
    Watch over our ancient House of Orange
    The nation for ever one family
    Queen and Prince praise our song
    And sound it all around
    Protect the Royal Dynasty for ever
    And the beloved fatherland (2x)


    The Dutch flag:






    The flag -- the orange pennant is usually only used on birthdays of members of the Royal Family, on Liberation Day and some more special days. (for the Dutch - there is a list of those days here.)

    The colour orange is a symbol of the Royal Family.





    The Greater Coat of Arms of the Realm or Groot Rijkswapen or Koninklijk Wapen is used by the monarch.




    The normal Rijkswapen is usually used by government agencies and also appears on the Dutch passport. The sword wielding lion is usually used a kind of national emblem.







    Wake up and smell the coffee.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Civis Batavi View Post
    Wilhelmus van Nassouwe
    ben ik, van Duitsen bloed
    We all know you Dutch are Germans in denial

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    Quote Originally Posted by Geminus View Post
    We all know you Dutch are Germans in denial
    It refers to William the Silent. There are people that prefer to sing it as:

    Wilhelmus van Nassouwe
    ben ik, van Dietsen bloed



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    Quote Originally Posted by The Lawspeaker View Post
    It refers to William the Silent. There are people that prefer to sing it as:
    William was really german. Original it's "Duytchen".

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