UK Solutions - Flags
The Monarchy
The other major flag, The Royal Standard, has a problem in that there is no single version of it that can be used for all royal occasions in all parts of the UK and none that truly represents all four nations. Here is a suggestion for one that does. An artist, with the guidance of the College of Arms and the Lord Lyon King of Arms, could improve on these, no doubt. These suggestions are just to promote discussion.
A New Partnership Flag
A new flag is required that represents all four nations in the revised union. On the left, the flags of St Andrew, St Patrick and St George are retained as these are traditionally representative of Scotland, Ireland and England. To modify the Irish symbolism, the six pointed star indicates the six counties of Northern Ireland. Wales is represented by one of the emblems for which the principality is famous. On the right, the yellow cross on black is the cross of St David for Wales and the red star is for Northern Ireland. In both examples the implication of English seniority or supremacy in the present Union Flag, is obliterated.
The Existing “Imperial” Flag
Just look at the Union Flag. It screams English imperialism at you! It is totally
unrepresentative of the modern Britain and how the population feels about itself and the
countries that make up the Union. Northern Ireland is not properly represented and
Wales is missing completely!
The question of a flag for Northern Ireland, recognised by all its population, is still to be
resolved. This must be resolved before a proper representation of NI can be included in
a truly representative UK flag. The Welsh are not represented in the flag for reasons
which seemed good to the establishment when the flag was designed but which ignored
the sensibilities of a nation, proud of its heritage and history and which has contributed
significantly to British success in the world.
© Walter Jardine 2016
UK/EU
The Existing “Imperial” Flag
Just look at the Union Flag. It screams English
imperialism at you! It is totally unrepresentative of
the modern Britain and how the population feels
about itself and the countries that make up the Union. Northern Ireland
is not properly represented and Wales is missing completely!
The question of a flag for Northern Ireland, recognised by all its
population, is still to be resolved. This must be resolved before a
proper representation of NI can be included in a truly representative
UK flag. The Welsh are not represented in the flag for reasons which
seemed good to the establishment when the flag was designed but
which ignored the sensibilities of a nation, proud of its heritage and
history and which has contributed significantly to British success in the
world.
The Monarchy
The other major flag, The Royal Standard, has a problem in that there is no single version of it that can be used for all royal occasions in all parts of the UK and none that truly represents all four nations. Here is a suggestion for one that does. An artist, with the guidance of the College of Arms and the Lord Lyon King of Arms, could improve on these, no doubt. These suggestions are just to promote discussion.
A New Partnership Flag
A new flag is required that represents all four nations in the revised union. On the left, the flags of St Andrew, St Patrick and St George are retained as these are traditionally representative of Scotland, Ireland and England. To modify the Irish symbolism, the six pointed star indicates the six counties of Northern Ireland. Wales is represented by one of the emblems for which the principality is famous. On the right, the yellow cross on black is the cross of St David for Wales and the red star is for Northern Ireland. In both examples the implication of English seniority or supremacy in the present Union Flag, is obliterated.
UK Flags
