Oath of Allegiance (United Kingdom) - Scouts and Girl Guides

Scouts and Girl Guides

The principal of Swearing an oath, or form of promise, is well exemplified in the constitution of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM), Article II, paragraph 2: "Adherence to a promise and law," the principles of Duty to God, Duty to others and Duty to self. The Scout Promise; On my honour I promise that I will do my best—To do my duty to God and the King (or to God and my Country) …… This is in line with the majority of international scout oaths to "God and my Country." In order to accommodate many different religions within scouting, "God" may refer to a higher power, and is not specifically restricted to the God of the monotheistic religions. WOSM explains "Duty to God" as "Adherence to spiritual principles, loyalty to the religion that expresses them, and acceptance of the duties resulting therefrom." Wording variations are allowed in order to accommodate different religious obligations and national allegiances.

UK Scout Association. (Age 10+)

On my honour, I promise that I will do my best, To do my duty to God and to the Queen, To help other people, And to keep the Scout Law.

Scout Promise in Welsh (Addewid y Sgowtiaid)

Ar fy llw, Addawf i wneud fy ngorau, i wneud fy nyletswydd i Dduw ac i'r Frenhines, i helpu pobl eraill, ac i gadw Cyfraith y Sgowtiaid.

(UK SA) Beaver Scouts (Age 6 to 8)

I promise to do my best, To be kind and helpful, and to love God.

(UK SA) Cub Scouts (Age 8 to 10)

I promise that I will do my best, to do my duty to God and to the Queen, to help other people, and to keep the Cub Scout Law.

Girlguiding UK

I promise that I will do my best: To love my God, To serve the Queen and my country, To help other people, and To keep the Guide Law. (Extra for Senior Section): To be of service to the community.

Baden-Powell Scouts' Association (Age 11+)

On My Honour, I promise that I will do my best, To do my Duty to God and to the Queen, To help other people at all times, And obey the Scout Law.

(BPSA) Beaver Scouts (5 to 8 years)

I promise to do my best, To obey my Leaders and parents. And to be a good Beaver.

(BPSA) Wolf Cubs (8 to 11 years)

I promise to do my best. To do my duty to God, and to the Queen, To keep the Law of the Wolf Cub Pack, and to do a good turn to somebody every day.