United Kingdom

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Last modified: 2005-07-30 by rob raeside
Keywords: united kingdom | union jack | saltire | jack | cross: saint george | cross: saint andrew | cross: saint patrick | royal fleet auxiliary |
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Flag adopted 1 January 1801.

• History of the flag
• Design of the flag
  • 3:5 variant
  • square jack
  • Construction sheets and templates for various uses of the Union Jack
• Name of the flag
• Colour of the flag
• Use and status of the flag
• Disposal of the flag

See also:

• England
• Scotland
• Wales
• Northern Ireland
• Dependencies of the Crown:
  • Jersey
  • Guernsey
  • Isle of Man
• British Royal Standards since 1042
  • Flags of the Royal Family
  • Crowns on British flags
• Red, White and Blue Ensigns
• History of British ensigns
• Jacks
• Pilot flag (Pilot jack)
• Clickable map of the United Kingdom
• British Government website displaying dates and rules for flying the flag

Flags of the Armed Services and Civilian Ensigns

• Ministry of Defence and Army
  • Chief of Defence Staff
  • Royal Artillery Association
  • Royal Army Dental Corps
  • Royal Army Veterinary Corps
  • Army Cadet Force
  • Lance Pennons and Guidons
  • ANZUK Force
  • Queen’s 1st Dragoon Guards Camp Flag
  • Royal Dragoon Guards
  • Royal Irish Regiment
• Royal Navy
  • Lord High Admiral
  • Naval Auxiliary Ensign
  • Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service
  • Royal Maritime Auxiliary ensign
  • Training Ship ensigns