It comes after the BBC reversed its decision about the anthem's lyrics at the Last Night Of the Proms following a heavily-politicised battle. The BBC performed a U-Turn after it emerged it was considering banning singing Rule, Britannia! and Land of Hope and Glory at the classical music show this year. The BBC Singers performed Rule, Britannia! Onlookers tweeted photos of people waving Union Jacks and American flags amid the Rule, Britannia!

Source: Daily Mirror September 12, 2020 20:46 UTC