The Union Jack

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The Union Flag, or Union Jack, is the national flag of the United Kingdom. It is so called because it combines the crosses of the three countries united under one Sovereign - the kingdoms of England and Wales, of Scotland and of Ireland (although since 1921 only Northern Ireland has been part of the United Kingdom).

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T he cross of St George, patron saint of England since the 1270's, is a red cross on a white ground.

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The cross saltire of St Andrew, patron saint of Scotland, is a diagonal white cross on a blue ground.

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The cross saltire of St Patrick, patron saint of Ireland, is a diagonal red cross on a white ground.

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The red cross of St George, patron saint of England after James I succeeded to the throne, was combined with the cross of St. Andrew in 1606.

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This was combined with the previous Union Flag of St George and St Andrew, after the Act of Union of Ireland with England (and Wales) and Scotland on 1 January 1801, to create the Union Flag that has been flown ever since.

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The Welsh dragon does not appear on the Union Flag. This is because when the first Union Flag was created in 1606, the Principality of Wales by that time was already united with England and was no longer a separate principality.

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Coming to Conclusion The Union Flag, or Union Jack, is the national flag of the United Kingdom. It is so called because it combines the crosses of the three countries united under one Sovereign - the kingdoms of England and Wales, of Scotland and of Ireland (although since 1921 only Northern Ireland has been part of the United Kingdom). The flag consists of three heraldic crosses. The term 'Union Jack' possibly dates from Queen Anne's time (r. 1702-14), but its origin is uncertain. The Union Flag is flown on Government buildings on days marking the birthdays of members of the Royal Family, Commonwealth Day, Coronation Day, The Queen's official birthday, Remembrance Day and on the days of the State Opening and prorogation of Parliament.

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Clover – the symbol of Ireland

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Daffodil is the symbol of Wales

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Thistle is the symbol of Scotland

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Rose is the symbol of England