National Factbook of The Commonwealth of Great Kingston
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Issued by the Ministry for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
Spring 2011
Spring 2011
National Information
Full Name: The Commonwealth of Great Kingston
Short Name: Great Kingston
Demonym: Kingstonian
National Animal: Eagle
National Tree: Yew
National Flower: White Rose
National Anthem: “The Minstrel Boy”
The minstrel boy to the war is gone,
In the ranks of death ye will find him;
His father's sword he hath girded on,
And his wild harp slung behind him;
"Land of Song!" said the warrior bard,
"Tho' all the world betray thee,
One sword, at least, thy rights shall guard,
One faithful harp shall praise thee!"
The Minstrel fell! But the foeman's chain
Could not bring his proud soul under;
The harp he lov'd ne'er spoke again,
For he tore its chords asunder;
And said "No chains shall sully thee,
Thou soul of love and bravery!
Thy songs were made for the pure and free
They shall never sound in slavery!"
The Minstrel Boy will return we pray
When we hear the news we all will cheer it,
The minstrel boy will return one day,
Torn perhaps in body, not in spirit.
Then may he play on his harp in peace,
In a world such as heaven intended,
For all the bitterness of man must cease,
And ev'ry battle must be ended.
The National Anthem is based upon the story of a Kingstonian general of the early 18th Century who was charged with seizing control of the North-Western Territory from The City State of Quebadia. His command post was assaulted by a much larger Quebadian force. The story goes that he ordered the regimental band to play rousing Kingstonian pieces throughout the battle, maintaining the morale of the Kingstonian troops and frightening the enemy. The Quebadians eventually won the battle after losing most of their troops. In a sign of defiance the Kingstonian general and his troops had fought to the death. A larger Kingstonian force eventually took control of the North-Western Territory but the story of the general was spread and became a national legend, eventually being adopted as the National Anthem in 1743.
National Flag:
National Motto: “Freedom, Equality, Honour”