History of the English Flag
-The description of the British Flag
The flag of the United Kingdom also called the British flag, or its full title the flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
As shown above in the picture of the British Flag the colors of it, are red, white and blue.
A lot of symbolism is associated with colors, according to Ancient and Heraldic traditions.
Every color has its own meaning; - White: peace and honesty.
- Red: hardiness, bravery, strength and valor.
- Blue: vigilance, truth and loyalty, perseverance and justice.
The British flag is also called “Union Jack”. When the name was given, nobody really understood from where the name “Union Jack” occurred, that is why there are many different explanations and believes of its origin. One explanation is that it gets its name from the "jack staff" of naval vessels from which the original Union Flag was flown. The word ‘Jack’ was believed to come from the flag that is flown from the bowsprit of a ship. Also, the Union Flag is called 'Jack' because it is named after James 1st of Great Britain, he introduced the flag when he accessed the throne.
-The upcoming of British Flag.
Queen Elizabeth I ruled a divided nation. As the "Virgin Queen" she named the son of Mary Queen of Scots as her successor. James VI of Scotland therefore also became James I of England. on April 12, 1606 the first 'Union Flag' was created by combining the red cross of St. George of England and the saltire of St. Andrew of Scotland. This was not a totally accurate representation of the flags as the blue background of the Scottish national flag is a lighter blue than the dark blue used on the Union Flag. The new Union flag was only for use at sea by the civil and military vessels of England and Scotland. It was intended to show common allegiance in the two countries to the monarch and Nation. In 1660 the monarchy was restored after the execution of James I in 1649 and the Union flag was used specifically in the king's
The flag of the United Kingdom also called the British flag, or its full title the flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
As shown above in the picture of the British Flag the colors of it, are red, white and blue.
A lot of symbolism is associated with colors, according to Ancient and Heraldic traditions.
Every color has its own meaning; - White: peace and honesty.
- Red: hardiness, bravery, strength and valor.
- Blue: vigilance, truth and loyalty, perseverance and justice.
The British flag is also called “Union Jack”. When the name was given, nobody really understood from where the name “Union Jack” occurred, that is why there are many different explanations and believes of its origin. One explanation is that it gets its name from the "jack staff" of naval vessels from which the original Union Flag was flown. The word ‘Jack’ was believed to come from the flag that is flown from the bowsprit of a ship. Also, the Union Flag is called 'Jack' because it is named after James 1st of Great Britain, he introduced the flag when he accessed the throne.
-The upcoming of British Flag.
Queen Elizabeth I ruled a divided nation. As the "Virgin Queen" she named the son of Mary Queen of Scots as her successor. James VI of Scotland therefore also became James I of England. on April 12, 1606 the first 'Union Flag' was created by combining the red cross of St. George of England and the saltire of St. Andrew of Scotland. This was not a totally accurate representation of the flags as the blue background of the Scottish national flag is a lighter blue than the dark blue used on the Union Flag. The new Union flag was only for use at sea by the civil and military vessels of England and Scotland. It was intended to show common allegiance in the two countries to the monarch and Nation. In 1660 the monarchy was restored after the execution of James I in 1649 and the Union flag was used specifically in the king's