What would a British Republic flag look like?

A white-fimbriated symmetric red cross on a blue field with a white-fimbriated counterchanged saltire of red and white. A red field with the Union Flag in the canton. See Red Ensign. The national flag of the United Kingdom is the Union Jack, also known as the Union Flag.

Is there a Great Britain flag?

The Union Flag, or Union Jack, is the national flag of the United Kingdom. It is so called because it combines the crosses of the three countries united under one Sovereign – the kingdoms of England and Wales, of Scotland and of Ireland (although since 1921 only Northern Ireland has been part of the United Kingdom).

Why did Scotland change their flag?

This difference arose after Members of the Scottish Parliament complained that Scotland was the only country in the world that could not fly its national flag on its national day.

What does Scotland’s flag look like?

The flag of Scotland is a white X-shaped cross (a saltire), which represents the cross of the patron saint of Scotland, Saint Andrew on a blue sky. The flag is called the Saltire or the Saint Andrew’s Cross.

What is the Flag of Scotland look like?

What are the two Scottish flags?

There are actually two Scottish flags, but only the Saltire is recognised as official. The other is the Lion Rampant, which is referred to as the ‘Royal Flag of Scotland’.

Is Scotland’s Blue leaving the Union Jack Flag?

Scotland’s blue may be leaving the iconic Union Jack flag. Here are some options for a replacement. This article is from the archive of our partner . The United Kingdom is a place of curious tradition.

What are the flags of the United Kingdom of England?

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Let’s start with the one we all recognise, the Union Jack, so called because it represents all four flags of the kingdoms of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Why is there a third version of the Scottish flag?

The third (above) is a more modern interpretation of the design, including the colours of St David’s flag and retaining the Scottish blue – to reflect the fact that Scotland would continue to share the British monarchy.

Should Scotland’s flag be laid on top of the English banner?

The Scots were eager that their flag should be laid on top of the English banner, but of course the English thought it should be the other way around. It took a Royal proclamation to determine that the English flag should take precedence. Now, the prospect of Scotland leaving the United Kingdom throws open the question again.