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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 Government Service Ensign is a defaced Blue Ensign flown by vessels owned by the British Ministry of Defence for which no other ensign is appropriate. [1] It is most commonly seen flown by warships undergoing contractors' trials before being commissioned into the Royal Navy , and former Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service (RMAS) vessels now ...
In British maritime law and custom, an ensign is the identifying flag flown to designate a British ship, either military or civilian. Such flags display the United Kingdom Union Flag in the canton (the upper corner next to the staff), with either a red, white or blue field, dependent on whether the vessel is civilian, naval, or in a special category.
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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).
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.
The Union Flag can be flown by any individual or organisation in Great Britain on any day of their choice. Legal regulations restrict the use of the Union Flag on government buildings in Northern Ireland. Long-standing restrictions on UK government use of the flag elsewhere were abolished in July 2007. [15] [16]