De Wilhelmus
Grand ducal anthem of Luxembourg / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the grand ducal anthem of Luxembourg. Not to be confused with the national anthem of the Netherlands, "Het Wilhelmus".
"De Wilhelmus" (pronounced [də vilˈhælmus]; Luxembourgish for "The Wilhelmus") is the grand ducal anthem of Luxembourg. Lyrics for it were written in 1919 by Luxembourgish writer Nik Welter, although they are not often used in official performances. The anthem is performed whenever a member of the Grand Ducal Family enters or leaves an official ceremony, while the national anthem, "Ons Heemecht", is performed at national celebrations.[1]
Quick Facts English: The Wilhelmus, Lyrics ...
English: The Wilhelmus | |
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Grand ducal anthem of Luxembourg | |
Lyrics | Nik Welter, 1919 |
Music | Unknown, 16th century |
Adopted | 1919 |
Audio sample | |
Luxembourg Military Band instrumental recording (one verse) | |
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