What is the Oath of Allegiance?
We have two versions of the oath, one is to swear by Almighty God and the other is to Affirm and does not mention God. This is because we have many people from different religions attending the ceremony, and also those who have no religion. Both the “swearing” and “affirmation” have the same legal significance and one is no more important than the other. Both will be said in a group and simply repeated after the Registrar. See below: For those who wish to AFFIRM the Oath to the Sovereign (Please do not worry, you will only have to repeat this in small phrases after the Registrar, you do not have to remember it by heart!) ” I (here you must say your own name) do solemnly and sincerely affirm 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.” For those who wish to SWEAR the Oath to the Sovereign (Please do not worry, you will only have to repeat this in small phrases afte
