United Kingdom, England,Northen Ireland, Scotland and Wales
National Symbols of United Kingdom
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Contents1)United kingdom:
The FlagNational Personificat
ionThe Royal Coat of Ar
msMotto and Anthem
2)EnglandThe FlagPatron SaintNational FlowerRoyal Coat of ArmsMotto and Anthem
3)Northern IrelandThe Flag Patron SaintNational FlowerRoyal Coat of ArmsMotto and Anthem
4) ScotlandThe FlagNational FlowerRoyal Coat of a
rmsMotto and Anth
em
5) WalesThe Flag National FlowerRoyal Coat of A
rmsMotto and Anth
em
United Kingdom
The Union Flag is the flag of the United Kingdom Also known as the Union Jack
After its creator James I of England, James VI of Scots
It retains an official or semi-official status in some Commonwealth Realms
It is also used as an official flag in some of the smaller British overseas territories
The Union Jack is a combination of the three
The national flag is formed overlaying the English cross of St George on the Scottish cross of St Andrew
United Kingdom:The Flag
United Kingdom:National
PersonificationBritannia is an ancient term for Great BritainA female personification of the island
a goddess, armed with a trident and shield and wearing a centurion's helmet
Comes from Latin
Established as province in 43AD
By the Romans and called Britannia
The native Celtic inhabitants of the province are known as the Britons
United Kingdom:The Royal Coat of
ArmsThe Royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom The official coat of arms of the British
monarch, currently Queen Elizabeth II
These arms are used by the Queenin her official capacity as monarch of the United Kingdom
Officially known as her Arms of Dominion
United Kingdom:Motto and
AnthemMotto:“Dieu et mon droit” (French)
"God and my right“ (English)
Anthem"God Save the King"
"King" is replaced with "Queen" in the lyrics whenever the monarch is female
England
The flag of England is also known as St. George's CrossNational flag since the 13th century
The red cross acted as a symbol for many Crusaders in the 12th and 13th centuries
Since 1606 the St George's Cross has formed part of the design of the Union Flag
England:The Flag
The patron of England is Saint George
He is immortalized in the tale of Saint George and the Dragon
His memorial is celebrated on 23 April
He is one of the most prominent military saints
England: Patron Saint
England: National Flower
The Tudor Rose is the traditional floral heraldic emblem of England
Sometimes called the Union Rose
Takes its name and origins from the Tudor dynasty
Adopted by Henry Tudor
Conjoined from the White Rose of York and the Red Rose of Lancaster
United Kingdom:The Royal Coat of
ArmsThe Royal Arms of England symbolizes
England and its monarchs
It consists of three identical gold lions on a red background
Designed in the High Middle Ages
It is variously known as the RoyalBanner of England or the Banner of the Royal Arms
England: Motto
Motto:
The same as United Kingdom’s
“Dieu et mon droit” (in French)
"God and my right“ (in English)
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland:The Flag
Northern Ireland has no official National flag
The use of various flags in Northern Ireland is contentious
The former flag was abolished in 1973
Northern Ireland: Patron Saint
Saint Patrick was a Romano-Briton and Christian missionary
The most generally recognized patron saint of Ireland
Also known as the Apostle of Ireland
Saint Patrick's Day is observed on March 17, the date of Patrick's death
It can be a celebration of Ireland
Northern Ireland: National Flower
The symbol of Ireland is the shamrock
A three-leafed old white clover
The name shamrock is derived from Irish seamróg
The Irish version of the word for clover
The plant was used by Saint Patrick to illustrate the Christian doctrine of the Trinity
In the 19th Century the shamrock became a symbol of rebellion against the English
Northern Ireland:Coat of Arms
Currently there is none
Former Coat of Arms
Northern Ireland’s coat of Arms was granted to the government of Northern Ireland in 1924
After the Irish Free State had separated from the United Kingdom
When the government of Northern Ireland was prorogued in 1972 the arms went out of official use
The current Northern Ireland Executive does not use a coat of arms
Northern Ireland:Motto and Anthem
Motto: None
Anthem: “Londonderry Air”
An air that originated from County Londonderry in Ireland
It is popular among the Irish diaspora and is very well known throughout the world
The tune is played as the victory anthem of Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth Games
Scotland
Scotland: National Flag
The national flag of Scotland is known as Saint Andrew's Cross or The Saltire
Used by all individuals and corporate bodies to demonstrate their loyalty and Scottish nationality
Scotland: National Flower
The national flower of Scotland is the Thistle
Adopted as the Emblem of Scotland during the rein of Alexander III
Scotland: Coat of Arms
The royal coat of arms of Scotland was the official coat of arms of the monarchs of Scotland
Used as the official coat of arms of the Kingdom of Scotland until the Acts of Union of 1707
Scotland: Motto and Anthem
Motto: “In My Defens God Me Defend”
(Scots)
Anthem: “Flower of Scotland”
Wales
Wales: National Flag
The national flag consists of a red dragon passant on a green and white field Incorporates the Red Dragon of
Cadwaladr and the Tudor colors of green and white
The red dragon was included in the Tudor royal arms to signify their Welsh descent
It is officially recognized as the Welsh national flag in 1959
Wales: National Flower
Leek or daffodilThe leek is one of the
national emblems of Wales
Worn along with the daffodil In Welsh, the daffodil is known as
"Peter's Leek”
The most visible use of the leek is as the cap badge of the Welsh GuardsA regiment within the Household
Division of the British Army
Wales: The Badge of WalesThe Badge of Wales is approved
in May 2008It is based on the arms borne by
Llywelyn the Great
It is a combination of The St. Edward's Crown,
a wreath with the plant emblems of the four countries of the United Kingdom, surrounding a shield
Wales: Motto and Anthem
Motto”Cymru am byth” (in Welsh)
"Wales forever“ (in English)
Anthem:“Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau” (in
Welsh)
"Land of my Fathers“ (in English)
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