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 […]
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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 […]
Flags at half mast for King Abdullah
Flying the Union Flag at half-mast following the death of Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah has caused some controversy among those who question the nation’s human rights record. ‘Flying flags at Half Mast on gov[ernment] buildings for the death of Saudi king is a steaming pile of nonsense. That is all.’ tweeted Scottish Conservative leader Ruth […]
French national day of mourning
After the attack on the Paris offices of Charlie Hebdo, the French government has declared Thursday 8 January as a national day of mourning for the twelve victims. This will be only France’s sixth national day of mourning in the past 50 years. In the UK you may fly the national flag at half-mast whenever […]
Flags at half-mast for Nelson Mandela
Following the death of President Nelson Mandela on 5 December, No. 10 has announced that flags will fly at half-mast on Friday 6 December. If normal protocol is followed, flags should also fly at half-mast on the day of his funeral. On both occasions, the South African flag can fly at half-mast alongside the Union […]
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