For Anglophiles and royalists inclined to celebrate the birth of the youngest pretender (was the removal of James II really justifiable on monarchical principles?) to the British throne, here's a link to a performance of Handel's fantastic coronation anthem, Zadok the Priest,with its stirring proclamation of "God Save the King! Long Live the King!" Composed in 1727, the text is based on the account in 1 Kings of the anointing of Solomon. The music's only five minutes long, but it will add a spring to your step for hours if not days. Even if you're an American and a republican.
William Kristol
In Honor of the Young Prince
For Anglophiles and royalists inclined to celebrate the birth of the youngest pretender (was the removal of James II really justifiable on monarchical principles?) to the British throne, here's a link to a performance of Handel's fantastic coronation anthem, Zadok the Priest, with its stirring…
William Kristol · July 23, 2013
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