Why is the Union Jack flag flown?
It is a symbol of national unity and pride. The first Union Flag was created in 1606 and combined the flags of England and Scotland; the present Union Flag dates from 1801. There are designated days when the Union Flag must be flown on UK government buildings by command of Her Majesty the Queen.
Can you fly the Union Jack on your house?
As long as both flags are British this is possible. The senior flag should fly at the top, with a gap of about 30cm (12”), assuming there is enough vertical space on the pole. For example, the Union Flag can be flown over the flag of England, Scotland or Wales (as shown), or over a county, city or house flag.
What does flying the Union Jack upside down mean?
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Where can the Union Jack be flown?
If there are more than two flagpoles, the Union Flag should be flown as near as possible to the centre. This only applies when the other flagpoles remain empty. The Union Flag can fly from that flagpole but no other national flags can be flown on the other flagpoles.
Do you need permission to fly the Union Jack?
1. Flags Not Requiring Consent. Note: Flying the British flag (the Union Jack Flag) is not illegal in 2021. The flag institute recognises the flags of St George and St Andrew as the national flags of England and Scotland respectively.
Can I hang a flag outside my house?
Traditionally, the flag is to be displayed outdoors only from sunrise to sunset, but it can stay there 24 hours a day if it’s properly illuminated.
Where is the best place to hang a flag on a house?
Ideally, an American flag on your house should hang from a staff that angles out from the front wall or a windowsill or balcony. It’s a good idea to screw a bracket made for holding the flagstaff to the trim. Fasten it securely and so the flag won’t become soiled or damaged.
Is there a proper way to hang an American flag?
When displayed either horizontally or vertically against a wall, the union should be uppermost and to the flag’s own right, that is, to the observer’s left. When displayed in a window it should be displayed in the same way, that is with the union or blue field to the left of the observer in the street.
Can a church pennant be flown above the US flag?
“No other flag or pennant should be placed above or, if on the same level, to the right of the flag of the United States of America, except during church services conducted by naval chaplains at sea, when the church pennant may be flown above the flag during church services for the personnel of the Navy.”