List of United Kingdom flags - Wikipedia
The current UK flag (the Union Jack) holds symbolism from England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, but lacks any symbolism of the only other UK nation in Wales. Therefore, it has been suggested the Union Jack be redesigned to include representation of Wales or a completely new or alternate flag be used.
Flag of the United Kingdom - Wikipedia
The flag consists of the red cross of Saint George (patron saint of England, which also represents Wales), edged in white, superimposed on the saltire of Saint Patrick (patron saint of Ireland), also edged in white, which are superimposed on the …
Flags of cities, towns and villages in the United Kingdom
The Flag Institute has registered 45 city and village flags as of 2024. A few towns and villages in the United Kingdom have created their own flags, often showing great ingenuity and artistry.
Flag of the United Kingdom | History, Meaning, Colors & Design
Sep 16, 2024 · flag of the United Kingdom. red, white, and blue flag in which are combined the Crosses of St. George (England), St. Andrew (Scotland), and St. Patrick (Ireland). Initially the Union Flag was called a jack only when it was flown at the bowsprit of British naval vessels, but it was commonly called the Union Jack by the late 17th century; now ...
Flags of United Kingdom | Britain Visitor - Travel Guide To Britain
The Union Jack or Union Flag is the national flag of Great Britain and has been since 1801. The four nations that make up the United Kingdom - Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England - also have their own flags as do the Isle of Man, Cornwall, the Scilly Islands and the various islands that make up the Channel Islands.
Flags of the United Kingdom and British crown possessions
The table contains images of the United Kingdom’s national flag and of the flags of the four constituent units and three crown possessions. Larger images of the flags can be viewed by clicking on individual flags. Articles on the country, the constituent units, and the crown possessions and on.
Flags of the United Kingdom - Wikimedia Commons
Feb 22, 2024 · Used from 1606–1707 in the Kingdom of England (English pattern), then from 1707–1800 in the Kingdom of Great Britain. Used from 1801-1922 in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, then since 1922 in the United Kingdom of …
Flags, Symbols & Currency of United Kingdom - World Atlas
The National Flag of the United Kingdom (Union Jack) features a blue background with the centered red cross edged in white; the country uses Pound sterling as its official currency; and its national anthem is "God Save the Queen".
Flag of United Kingdom - Flagpedia.net
Flag of the United Kingdom - also known to the British as a Union Jack, has been used since 1603 when the Scottish King James VI became the king of England. The symbolism of the flag expresses the linkage between England, Scotland, and Wales.
Flag of the United Kingdom – Colors, Meaning, History - Edarabia
The current flag of the UK has been in use from 1801 up to date. The Union Jack is a symbol of the UK all over the world. In fact, the Union Jack is incorporated into the flags of Commonwealth nations such as New Zealand, Tuvalu, and Australia .