The British Flag

The British flag or Union Jack is the national flag of the United Kingdom.

In this article, we will tell you everything you need to know about this beautiful flag.

Meaning of the United Kingdom Flag

In 1674 the English flag was nicknamed the ‘Union Jack’ after it was flown on a ship while out of harbour. On land, the British flag was called the “Union flag” throughout this time.

The Union Jack flag is made of three colours, representing the red cross of England, the white cross of Scotland, and the blue saltire of Ireland.

There are three crosses on the British flag:

1. An upright red cross called St. George’s Cross on a white background
2. A diagonal white cross called St. Andrew’s Cross on a blue background
3. A diagonal red cross called St. Patrick’s Cross

The Union Jack British flag was originally designed as a symbol of cooperation between the three countries of England, Scotland and Ireland.

History of the British Flag