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Page 1: National symbols

United Kingdom, England,Northen Ireland, Scotland and Wales

National Symbols of United Kingdom

Vyara PanchevaGroup 2,

FN: 25401

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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

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United Kingdom

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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

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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

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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

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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

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England

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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

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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

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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

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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

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England: Motto

Motto:

The same as United Kingdom’s

“Dieu et mon droit” (in French)

"God and my right“ (in English)

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Northern Ireland

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Scotland

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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

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Scotland: National Flower

The national flower of Scotland is the Thistle

Adopted as the Emblem of Scotland during the rein of Alexander III

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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

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Scotland: Motto and Anthem

Motto: “In My Defens God Me Defend”

(Scots)

Anthem: “Flower of Scotland”

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Wales

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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

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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

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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

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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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