The National Maritime Museum is appealing for funds to secure two surviving flags from the battle of Trafalgar (1805). The first is a Union Flag, flown from HMS Minotaur. The second is an Austrian ensign, which may come from the Neptuno, a vessel captured at Trafalgar by Minotaur and Spartiate. The museum plans to display […]
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Flags to fly for new prince
After the birth of a son to their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, HM Government buildings should fly the Union Flag at full mast from 8am until 8pm on Tuesday 23 July 2013. Local authorities, companies and individuals may wish to follow this request but do not need to do so. Devolved […]
A very ‘flaggy’ 2012
The year 2012 was a real vexillologist’s dream. The Diamond Jubilee processions, parties and parades, and the London 2012 Olympics, were all very rich in flag displays. Below are just some of the flags that flew during the past twelve months.
Freedom to fly flags
Eric Pickles MP unveils his proposals at the Flag Institute Spring Meeting, 2011 The Flag Institute has issued its official response to the relaxation of UK flag regulations announced by the Department for Communities and Local Government on 20 September 2012. The United Kingdom is unique The UK is perhaps unique among modern democracies for […]
Parliament Square flags
The flags of the Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories flew in Parliament Square to mark the State Visit of the President of Indonesia. They made a stirring sight, flying for the first time in the UK as a coordinated group. The 21 flags included two Union Flags that represented the two Sovereign Base Areas of […]
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