Talking flags, community and identity with the Big Issue. That’s our President Malcolm Farrow in his latest round of press and radio interviews. www.bigissue.com/news/politics/wave-st-georges-flags-england-national-identity/ Catch up with our earlier Flag Institute press release here. And follow us on BlueSky … “A flag is nothing more than a symbol. That’s all it is. Humanity, ever since […]
Tag Archives | Flag protocol
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 1926–2022
The Flag Institute mourns the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral Castle on 8 September 2022. Her long reign has been inspirational and we will miss her steadfast hand at the helm of all her realms. Truly the age of HM Queen Elizabeth II has passed and the world is poorer for it. […]
Flags for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
HM Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Platinum Jubilee in 2022, having reigned for longer than any other British monarch. Flags, of course, will play a big part in the festivities. As there is no official Platinum Jubilee flag, various styles are available – including many that display the official Platinum Jubilee Emblem (left). If you […]
Half-mast for HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
Following the the death of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, flags will fly at half-mast from now until, and including, the day of the funeral, unless HM The Queen issues special commands. Buckingham Palace will announce the funeral arrangements in due course. Half-mast means flying the flag two-thirds of the way up the […]
To flag or not to flag
According to reports in the Guardian, the UK government has changed its policy on flying flags on royal birthdays. Local authorities no longer need to raise the Union Flag for Prince Andrew. The prince withdrew from his royal duties after a disastrous television interview defending his friendship with deceased US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. After […]
Half-masting for Barcelona
Following the terrorist attacks and ensuing deaths in Barcelona and Cambrils, it is appropriate to fly flags at half-mast on Friday 18 August. HM Government guidance prescribes one day of half-masting. Previous incidents have seen three days of half-masting, however, so flags could also fly at half-mast over the weekend. In the UK you may […]
Half-masting for London Bridge
Following the terrorist attack and tragic deaths at London Bridge and Borough Market, it is appropriate to fly flags at half-mast on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. HM Government should issue further guidance on Monday. In the UK you may fly the national flag at half-mast whenever you feel it is appropriate. You should remove any […]
Half-masting for Manchester
Following the tragic explosion and deaths at the Manchester Arena, it is appropriate to fly flags at half-mast this Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. HM Government will issue further advice. In the UK you may fly the national flag at half-mast whenever you feel it is appropriate. You should remove any other national flags, and all […]
Italian earthquake: national mourning
The Italian government will soon announce a period of national mourning for the victims of the recent earthquake in central Italy. In the early morning of Wednesday 24 August 2016, at least 240 people died when a 6.2 earthquake hit the region around Accumoli, and rescue efforts are still ongoing. In the UK you may […]
French national mourning for Nice
The French government has announced a period of national mourning up to and including Monday 18 July for the victims of the recent attack in Nice. At least 84 people died when a lorry driver deliberately rammed Bastille Day crowds on the promenade des Anglais. In the UK you may fly the national flag at […]
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