The British national flag is called the Union Jack or the British Union flag. It represents the three kingdoms of the UK and it is made up of three crosses: England (the red cross of St George), Scotland (the diagonal white cross of St. Andrew) and Northern Ireland (the diagonal red cross of St Patrick). The crosses are on a blue background. The flag in its present form first appeared in 1801. Wales is not represented because when the flag first appeared it was already united with England, but its own symbol is the dragon.
The British national anthem is “God Save the Queen”.
The national emblem is The Royal Standard. The Standard has four quartering. Two is for England and there are three lions, one is for Scotland and there is a lion too. Ireland has one quartering with a harp. Wales is not represented in the Standard.
Country Patron saints Symbol
England St. George red rose
Wales St. David daffodil
Scotland St. Andrew thistle
Ireland St. Patrick shamrock
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