What is the difference between the Union Flag and the Union Jack?

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1. What is the difference between the Union Flag and the Union Jack?
2. Why is Wales not on the Union Flag?
3. Can the Union Flag be upside down?
4. Is the Union Flag only called the Union Jack at sea?
5. Is it illegal to fly the Union Jack in the UK?
6. Why are there two flags for England?
7. Why is it called Wales?
8. Can I fly the Union Flag?
9. Is it illegal to fly the union jack in your garden?
10. Does England have 2 flags?
11. Which country has the only flag with more than four sides?
12. What is the Queen's flag called?
13. Why Wales is not a country?
14. How should I fly my flag today?
15. Do I need permission to put up a flagpole?
16. What is the most unique flag?
17. What is the weirdest flag in the world?
18. Who is the most famous Welshman?

What is the difference between the Union Flag and the Union Jack?

Sometime around 1674 the British flag became formally known as the 'Union Jack' when mounted on a warship and the ship was not in harbour. At the same time the British flag was referred to as the 'Union flag' on land. ... An upside-down Union Flag is used as a sign of distress.

Why is Wales not on the Union Flag?

The Union Flag, or Union Jack, is the national flag of the United Kingdom. The Welsh dragon does not appear on the Union Flag. ... This is because when the first Union Flag was created in 1606, the Principality of Wales by that time was already united with England and was no longer a separate principality.

Can the Union Flag be upside down?

You can rotate the flag and it still will be the right way up but you can't invert it (not refective symmetry). Look at the white diagonals and you will see why. ... This flag is upside down because the narrow white bands are on top. To deliberately fly the flag upside down is a signal indicating a situation of 'DISTRESS'.

Is the Union Flag only called the Union Jack at sea?

It is sometimes claimed that the Union Flag should be described as the Union Jack only when flown in the bows of a warship, but this is a relatively recent idea. From its earliest days, the Admiralty often referred to the flag – however it was used – as the Union Jack.

Is it illegal to fly the Union Jack in the UK?

1. Flags Not Requiring Consent. Note: Flying the British flag (the Union Jack Flag) is not illegal in 2021. The flag institute recognises the flags of St George and St Andrew as the national flags of England and Scotland respectively.

Why are there two flags for England?

Derived flags (The Union of the Crowns having occurred in 1603). ... From 1801, to symbolise the union of the Kingdom of Great Britain with the Kingdom of Ireland, a new design which included the St Patrick's Cross was adopted for the flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.

Why is it called Wales?

The English words "Wales" and "Welsh" derive from the same Old English root (singular Wealh, plural Wēalas), a descendant of Proto-Germanic *Walhaz, which was itself derived from the name of the Gaulish people known to the Romans as Volcae and which came to refer indiscriminately to inhabitants of the Western Roman ...

Can I fly the Union Flag?

Any individual can fly the Union Flag at any time. The Union Flag may be flown on UK Government buildings all year round. Those wishing to fly the Union Flag on the designated fixed flag flying days should only fly it from 8am until sunset.

Is it illegal to fly the union jack in your garden?

Flags Not Requiring Consent Note: Flying the British flag (the Union Jack Flag) is not illegal in 2021. The flag institute recognises the flags of St George and St Andrew as the national flags of England and Scotland respectively.

Does England have 2 flags?

1.England is a part of Great Britain, while Great Britain is a part of the United Kingdom. 2.England's flag is called the St. George's Cross, while Great Britain's official flag is called The Union Flag or also called as the Union Jack.

Which country has the only flag with more than four sides?

Flag of Nepal Flag of Nepal - Wikipedia.

What is the Queen's flag called?

The Royal Standard The Royal Standard represents the Sovereign and the United Kingdom. The Royal Standard is flown when The Queen is in residence in one of the Royal Palaces, on The Queen's car on official journeys and on aircraft (when on the ground).

Why Wales is not a country?

The governments of the United Kingdom and of Wales almost invariably define Wales as a country. The Welsh Government says: "Wales is not a Principality. Although we are joined with England by land, and we are part of Great Britain, Wales is a country in its own right."

How should I fly my flag today?

The Australian national flag should be flown from the centre pole. The NSW state flag is flown on the flagpole on the left of the observer facing the building. A house flag or club pennant is flown on the flagpole on the observer's right.

Do I need permission to put up a flagpole?

If you intend to fly the Union flag or national flag of any country then you do not need planning permission to install a flagpole. ... Generally planning permission will be required if you intend to fly flags used for advertising. Portable flagpoles are an alternative solution as they do not require planning permission.

What is the most unique flag?

nonrectangular national flag consisting of two united pennant (triangular flag) shapes. Nepal is the only country in the modern world that does not have a rectangular national flag. It is crimson with blue borders and incorporates stylized symbols of the sun and moon.

What is the weirdest flag in the world?

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Who is the most famous Welshman?

After three months of voting, and with an overwhelming 30.43% of the ballot, you have selected Owain Glyndwr as the greatest Welshman in history! Perhaps best known for leading a fierce revolt against English rule in Wales, Owain Glyndwr was also the last native Welshman to hold the title of Prince of Wales.