Join this channel to get early access to episodes, ad-free watching, and priority access to our live events: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUYK0BJZF3yNb2fw1EdAXUQ/join Our whole series on national anthems is available here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEbAHi3fZpuGnGEZLkDJVCcz_1TbATUGI South African episode: https://youtu.be/ZWQd5dAI0p4 Brazilian episode: https://youtu.be/YJK5AxwCsd4 Dutch episode: https://youtu.be/ewKeiDlvPxw Getman episode: https://youtu.be/wCsIHXZ02qI British episode: https://youtu.be/b2UUG9GmBds American episode: https://youtu.be/E9jcZOY4iqc How is the Dutch national anthem, that has its origins during a 1568 siege of a French city, connected to the Dutch Revolt? What is the revolt’s role in the birth of modernity? And, why does it say ‘to the King of Spain I’ve granted a lifelong loyalty’? Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the national anthem with the deepest history, the Wilhelmus. Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations. Father’s Day discounted gift memberships available here. Treat your dad to ad-free listening, early access to full series, bonus episodes, and much more: https://therestishistory.supportingcast.fm/gifts Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Social channels: https://www.instagram.com/theresthistory/ https://www.tiktok.com/@theresthistory https://x.com/TheRestHistory https://bsky.app/profile/theresthistory.bsky.social https://www.threads.com/@theresthistory 0:00 The Dutch Revolt begins against impossible odds 0:50 Lloyds 2:51 Introducing Wilhelmus, the Dutch national anthem 9:10 William of Orange and the anthem’s strangest line 15:21 Protestantism, fragmentation and the Low Countries before revolt 21:06 How William of Nassau became Prince of Orange 27:26 Growing resentment against Spanish rule 33:00 The Times and The Sunday Times 34:12 William the Silent and the biblical meaning of Wilhelmus 40:49 The Sea Beggars and William’s failing revolt 45:48 How William fought Spain while claiming loyalty to Spain 51:12 Religion, compromise and toleration in the Dutch Republic 55:56 The assassination of William of Orange 1:00:01 How the Dutch Republic drifted towards monarchy 1:04:05 Why Wilhelmus became the official Dutch national anthem Video Editor: Jack Meek, Harry Swan & Adam Thornton Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Aaliyah Akude & Tabby Syrett Senior Producer: Callum Hill Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Digital & Social: Sam Oakley