Wilhelmus
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Wilhelmus is the title and first word of the Dutch national anthem. It became the anthem in 1932. The melody is taken from a French soldier's song.
The song has 15 verses, and the first letters of each verse form the name "Willem van Nassov", the subject of the song.
Lyrics (translation):
- "William of Nassau,
- am I of German descent.
- True to the fatherland,
- I'll be until death.
- A prince of Orange,
- am I free and brave.
- The king of Spain,
- I have always honoured."
