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Suggested redesigns of the Union Jack, including one with the red dragon from the flag of Wales added in the centre; two variations with the inclusion of yellow from the flag of Saint David; and one with the inclusion of the green element of the flag of Wales. The current UK flag (the Union Jack) holds symbolism from England, Scotland, and ...
The UK Flags Registry of the Flag Institute is responsible for maintaining the definitive list of regional flags. Several city flags are included, which are in fact banners of the city councils' arms. However, town and village flags can differ significantly and are considered to be the property of the town and not its council.
National flags are adopted by governments to strengthen national bonds and legitimate formal authority. Such flags may contain symbolic elements of their peoples, militaries, territories, rulers, and dynasties. The flag of Denmark is the oldest flag still in current use as it has been recognized as a national symbol since the 14th century.
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Flying Colours Flagmakers are a company based in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England, who specialise in flags and standards.The company have been operating since 1994, and in 2022, one of their flags ordered by the Royal Household, adorned the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II whilst it was lying in state in St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Glastonbury 2023: All the best fashion at the biggest UK festival of the year. Free milk, £1 camping and political protests: Glastonbury through the years, in pictures
Flags were returned to full-mast at government buildings across the UK as the period of national mourning following the death of Queen Elizabeth II ended on September 20.This video shows the ...
A golden heraldic apple tree on white and red bars. Westmorland is now part of the ceremonial county of Cumbria. 5 June 2007: Flag of Wiltshire reg: Alternating stripes of green and white represent the grassy downs of the county and their chalk underlay. The colours can represent hope, joy and safety (green) and peace (white).