二、英国
英国的誓言比较简单,只强调对王室的忠诚。英文原文如下:
I, [name], [swearby Almighty God] [do solemnly, sincerely and truly affirm and declare] that, onbecoming a British citizen, I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II, her heirs, and successors, according to law.
参考译文:
我(姓名)(以上帝的名义)庄严宣誓:在成为英国公民之际,我将根据法律忠实地效忠于女王伊丽莎白二世陛下,她的后嗣和继任者。
自2004年1月1日起,申请成为英国公民的人还被要求作出如下承诺:
I will give myloyalty to theUnited Kingdomand respect its rights and freedoms.I will uphold its democratic values. I will observe its laws faithfully and fulfilmy duties and obligations as a British citizen.
我将忠诚于大英帝国,尊重它的权利和自由。我将支持它的民主价值观。我将切实遵守它的法律,履行作为一个英国公民应尽的职责和义务。