What is the name of the flag of the United Kingdom?
Q: What is the name of the flag of the United Kingdom?
A: The flag of the United Kingdom is called the Union Flag or Union Jack.
Q: When did the use of this flag start?
A: The use of this flag started in 1606, after James VI and I became the first king of Great Britain in 1603.
Q: What are the measurements for this flag when used at sea?
A: When used at sea, the measurements for this flag are 1:2 (the flag is twice as long as it is wide). On land, it is normal for its proportions to be 3:5.
Q: Who chose to make this design for a new kingdom?
A: Anne, Queen of Great Britain, chose to make this design for a new kingdom.
Q: Which patron saints are represented on this flag?
A: The patron saints represented on this flag are Saint Andrew (Scotland), Saint George (England), and Saint Patrick (Ireland).
Q: Did anything change with respect to Ireland when it gained independence from Britain?
A: No, nothing changed with respect to Ireland when it gained independence from Britain; specifically, there was no change made to the Union Flag.
Q: Does Wales have any representation on this flag?
A: No, Wales does not have any representation on this Union Flag because in 1603 Wales had already been part of England's kingdom for a long time.
