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Used as the flag of the United Kingdom: A superimposition of the flags of England and Scotland with the Saint Patrick's Saltire (representing the Kingdom of Ireland). National flag used by government and civilian population. A 1:2 ratio is the most common. [7] Vertical national flag used by government and civilian population.
The national flag of the United Kingdom is the Union Jack, also known as the Union Flag.. The design of the Union Jack dates back to the Act of Union 1801, which united the Kingdom of Great Britain and the Kingdom of Ireland (previously in personal union) to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
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The flag of the European Union previously held this special status but this was revoked and instead granted to the flags of the NHS on 24 March 2021, owing to heightened advocacy for the latter institution brought about by the COVID-19 Pandemic and following the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union on 31 January 2020. [4]
A flag with red and white stripes and the flag of the United Kingdom in the canton. 1858–1947: British India: Flag of the United Kingdom. 1880–1947: British India (Red Ensign) A Red Ensign defaced with the Order of the Star of India: 1885–1947: British India (Standard of the viceroy)
The terms Union Jack and Union Flag are both used historically for describing the national flag of the United Kingdom.. According to the website of the Parliament of the United Kingdom: [11] [12] "Until the early 17th century England and Scotland were two entirely independent kingdoms (Wales had been annexed into the Kingdom of England under the Laws in Wales Acts 1535 and 1542.).
The blue of the flag represents the blue of the old Kingdom of Gwent, which also appears in the Flag of Monmouthshire. The red colour comes from Glyndŵr's battle standard. [12] Cromford: Derbyshire: 28 June 2016: The flag was designed in 2006, first flew in 2010, and has appeared throughout the village on festive occasions ever since.
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