Malcolm Sargent’s arrangement of Arne’s Rule Britannia has been performed by the BBC Symphony Orchestra and the BBC Singers at the Last Night of the Proms since 1953 🎶 British soprano star soloist Louise Alder sings the verses and as per tradition the audience participates during the chorus - whether you’re singing from your sitting room or standing in the stalls! 📣 #BBCProms | BBC Radio 3

Land Of Hope And Glory and Rule Britannia! will be performed at the Last Night Of The Proms, the BBC has said. The confirmation comes after The Sunday Times said organisers feared a backlash because of the perceived association the traditional anthems have with colonialism and slavery. Downing Street waded into the controversy and Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said he had written to the BBC over the issue. The songs are usually sung, but orchestral versions, without lyrics, will be performed a