The flag of Great Britain, often referred to as the King's Colour, first Union Flag, [1] [2] Union Jack, and British flag, was used at sea from 1606 and more generally from 1707 to 1801. It was the …

The historical flags of the British Empire and the overseas territories refers to the various flags that were used across the various Dominions, Crown colonies, protectorates, and territories …

This list includes flags that either have been in use or are currently used by the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and the Crown Dependencies. The College of Arms is the …

Jan 23, 2025 · flag of the United Kingdom red, white, and blue flag in which are combined the Crosses of St. George (England), St. Andrew (Scotland), and St. Patrick (Ireland).

Oct 23, 2019 · Although the original design referred to has been lost, it is presumed that it was the flag which, with the addition of the St Patrick's cross, forms the basic design of the British …

The Union Jack has been the national flag of the United Kingdom since 1801, when it was approved by George III. Although there is no written law that makes it the official flag, it has …

Jun 18, 2024 · The British flag in 1800 was the first Union Flag, commonly known as the Union Jack. It featured the red cross of St George (representing England) superimposed on the white …

Jan 27, 2025 · The old British flag, specifically the flag used before 1801, is commonly referred to by several names: King’s Colours, the first Union Flag, the Union Jack, or simply the British …

In the 16th century the flag was known as the British flag or the flag of Britain and included the red cross of St George (England) and the blue saltire of St Andrew (Scotland). The name 'Union' …

Nov 9, 2024 · Flag adopted 1 January 1801. See also: The UK flag consists of three elements: the cross of St. George (red on white) for England, the cross of St. Andrew (white diagonal on …