In a very interesting Voice of Russia broadcast on 11 March 2014, Flag Institute Chief Vexillologist Graham Bartram joined host Brendan Cole on a discussion panel. The panel also included: Liam Clarke, political editor, Belfast Telegraph David Vines White, Somerset Herald, College of Arms, London Professor Paul Ward, Head of Department of History, English Languages […]
Tag Archives | United Kingdom
Union Flag or Union Jack? The answer
Controversy persists about the UK’s national flag. Should it we call it the Union Flag or the Union Jack? The general public uses Union Jack almost universally. However, some believe that Union Flag is correct term and that Union Jack refers only to the flag when flown from the jack-staff in the bows of a […]
FI President on BBC World Service & CBBC Newsround
As an educational charity, the Flag Institute works hard to spread knowledge and understanding of flags to all age-groups. So we’re pleased to report that our President Malcolm Farrow recently made three media appearances in one day. He spoke to youngsters watching CBBC’s Newsround, to the international audience of the BBC World Service, and to […]
‘We are not encouraging a change to the flag’
The Flag Institute, the UK’s national vexillological association, recently polled its members regarding a change in the Union Jack if Scotland becomes independent. Almost 65 per cent of respondents wanted to see a change. And after the poll, suggested replacements for the flag flooded in. We are not advocating changing the flag. We are not […]
BBC ‘deluged’ with designs in Flag Institute-inspired debate
A ‘deluge’ of flag designs has flooded the BBC following a national conversation sparked by the Flag Institute. What should happen to the UK Flag should Scotland vote for independence? While some of the designs were inevitably lighthearted, many made a serious attempt to address what is a tricky and fascinating discussion.
65% think the Union Flag should change if Scotland leaves
In a recent Flag Institute survey, almost 65 per cent of respondents think the Union Flag SHOULD change if Scotland becomes independent. The Scottish Government plans to hold a referendum of the Scottish electorate on Thursday 18 September 2014. It will ask the question, ‘Should Scotland be an independent country?’ As the UK’s national vexillological […]
Symbols of sovereignty: the national flag
Captain Malcolm Farrow OBE RN, President of the Flag Institute, has released a paper examining UK symbols of sovereignty. Read the full paper here: https://www.flaginstitute.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Farrow_Symbols-of-Sovereignty_September-2013.pdf
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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