Antigua and Barbuda
- Language
- English
- Anthem
- Fair Antigua, We Salute Thee
- Duration
- 1:01
- Status
- The national anthem, with its 1981 lyrics and 1967 melody, is currently in use in Antigua and Barbuda, alongside 'God Save the King' as the royal anthem.
Antigua and Barbuda National Anthem History
Fair Antigua, We Salute Thee
Antigua and Barbuda adopted its national anthem, "Fair Antigua, We Salute Thee," upon achieving statehood in 1967 with an initial set of lyrics and melody. The lyrics were revised in 1981 to their current form when the nation gained full independence, while retaining the original melody.
Antigua and Barbuda
Fair Antigua, We Salute Thee
History timeline
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1967
Antigua achieved statehood and adopted 'Fair Antigua, We Salute Thee' with its original lyrics and melody.
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1981
Upon gaining full independence as Antigua and Barbuda, the current lyrics were adopted, retaining the 1967 melody.
As a constitutional monarchy, Antigua and Barbuda also uses 'God Save the King' as its official royal anthem.