Symbolic significance of the different flags of the United

Symbolic significance of the different flags of the United Kingdom

THE UNITED KINGDOM 
The national flag of the United Kingdom is a union of all the different flags of the kingdoms that exist within its territory. The flag is commonly known as the Union Jack. The original design date back to to1606 at the behest of James V1 &amp 1 who demanded for a flag for the his newly united Kingdom of Great Britain. In 1806 the present design was introduced. All the kingdoms in the United Kingdom (Scotland, England, Northern Ireland) were represented with the exception of Wales. Wales was a principality as at when the flag was created.

 ENGLAND
 The flag of England represents the Red Cross marked on the surcoats of the early crusaders. The crusade was made very popular by Saint George, who became famous after the crusade and brought back the cult with them.

 SCOTLAND
 The flag of Scotland has its roots in the battle of Athelstanford during the 9th century. The Pictish king Angus Macfergus praised St Andrew for his victory over the Saxon Athelstan. Legend claims that the cloud displayed a white cross in the sky to show the support of St Andrew for the Pict and the Saxons lost heart. The Scottish flag is a saltire of St Andrew.

 WALES 
The Welsh flag has a prominent feature of the “The Red Dragon” Y Draig Goch. The dragon is a symbol of the royal prince of 4th and 7th century Cadwaldar,prince of Gwyned . The dragon became a symbol of the principality at the behest of the prince. The green and white were colours of the welsh prince of Liewellyn . 

Northern Ireland
 The flag is almost a replica of the flag of England and province of Ulster with an incorporation of a crown that is emblematic of the loyalty of the Ulster unionist to the British Monarchy. Strong dispute exist in regard the meaning of the star some say it is the star of David others say it represents the six counties that make up the Northern Ireland.