MaggieNoodles

Hi guys,

I'm hoping that someone can help.... I am attending a ceremony to become a british citizen tomorrow and am starting to panic because I haven't memorised the words for the oath and pledge. Please, does anyone know if I need to memorise these or do I repeat them (a bit like our wedding vows).

Thanks.

Maggienoodles.

Carkedit

have no idea sorry..but out of interest and being British I was actually just wondering what the words are in the oath and pledge

MaggieNoodles

Hi,

The words are....

I (name) swear by Almighty God that on becoming a British Citizen, I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, her Heirs and Successors, according to law.

I will give my loyalty to the United Kingdom and respect its rights and freedoms. I will uphold its democratic values. I will observe its laws faithfully and fulfil my duties and obligations as a British Citizen.

You can affirm instead if you don't believe in God so the first sentence changes to... I do solemnly, sincerely amd truly declare and affirm that on becoming a British Citizen.....

JAJ

I would hope they give you a little card with the words on it, or allow you to repeat it, as Australia does.

Good luck.



Jeremy

CPW

Why not print the words out on a piece of paper and put them in your pocket or handbag?Then you won't be worried! But I'd be very surprised if you were expected to memorise them, since I have not heard or read anything about that.

I hope you enjoy the ceremony!

MaggieNoodles

Hi Jeremy, I'd just like to thank you for encouraging me to apply for my British citizenship before moviing back to oz after 9 years of living in England. Well, I had my ceremony today and I am now a British Citizen and will have 2 passports.

Thank you.

Maggienoodles.

MaggieNoodles

Hi everyone,

Well, I didn't have to memorise the words, we were given a card with them on it and we had to repeat after the registrar so I had absolutely nothing to worry about. I enjoyed the ceremony and am now happy to say that I am a British national.

Thanks for your replies.

Maggienoodles.

flapsterhp

Well done Andy

Carkedit

Cool..thanks for that...Congratulations on your new 'dual' status!

dshole

Just as well I'm born British, because I don't believe in the Queen or God.

Carkedit

The queen is real..trust me..definitely not a figment of the imagination

JAJ

Allegiance to the Queen is expected of all British citizens, whether naturalised or not. However it's not an allegiance to her as a person, but to the country of which she is Queen.

As for not believing in God, new citizens have the option to take a non-religious affirmation instead of the Oath. You don't have to give a reason if you prefer to do this.



Jeremy

dshole

I know that, I was being sarcastic.