"Rule Britannia" was originated in 1740. Today, the song went popular alongside the Royal Navy. As well as a British Army. Lyrics: When Britain first, at heaven's command, Arose from out the azure main, Arose, arose, arose from out the azure main. This was the charter, the charter of the land, And guardian angels sung this strain: "Rule Britannia! Britannia rule the waves;" "Britons never will be slaves."