The British Flag

• The red cross of St. George for the Kingdom of England
• The white saltire of St. Andrew for Scotland
• The red saltire of St. Patrick for Ireland

Status of the British Flag in England

In the United Kingdom, the Union Flag has no official status and there are no rules on how it should be used or penalties for people who disrespect the flag.

The Northern Ireland Flag Regulations allow the flag to be flown on certain days, when to fly at half-mast and how to display it alongside other flags in Northern Ireland.

As in other nations, there is no standard way to fold the Union Flag. It usually folds linearly with the hoist on the outside.

Reverse British Flag

Turning the flag upside down is considered by some to be an insult to the crown. But it can be reversed as a danger signal.

What is the Difference Between the Union Jack and the British Flag?

The British flag is called the Union Jack because it brings together the crosses of three countries under one Sovereign: The Kingdoms of England and Wales, the kingdoms of Scotland and Ireland.