Translated as "Hail to Thee in Victor’s Crown" in German (Just to improve the title). In 1871, Germany became an united country. with the former King of Prussia becoming the new German Emperor. That means the royal anthem of Prussia becomes the new anthem of Germany. An National Anthem of the German Empire (1871-1918) Preceded by: "Heil Dir im Siegerkranz" (As a royal anthem of Prussia) "Preußenlied" Unofficial anthem: "Die Wacht am Rhein" See also: "God Save the King" https://planet.mblock.cc/project/2811809 Succeeded by: "Das Lied der Deutschen" https://planet.mblock.cc/project/3053083 Lyrics: Heil dir im Siegerkranz, Herrscher des Vaterlands! Heil, Kaiser, dir! Fühl in des Thrones Glanz Die hohe Wonne ganz, Liebling des Volks zu sein! Heil Kaiser, dir!