As a resident Brit, based on your pepe, do you know what the design is supposed to mean? I'm curious. Seems a bit strange to not be symmetrical to me.
For instance, the 13 stripes on the US flag represent the original 13 colonies. The 50 stars represent each of the 50 states. That's why the flag has changed over time.
What's the story on the Union Jack and why is it called that?
Anyone else can answer too, just thought I would ask here.
"Union Jack Description
The Union Jack, also known as the Union Flag, is the national flag of the United Kingdom. It combines the crosses of St. George (England), St. Andrew (Scotland), and St. Patrick (Ireland).
The current design of the Union Jack has been used since 1801, following the Act of Union of Ireland with England and Scotland.
The flag's proportions are 3:5 for use on land.
The design of the Union Jack includes a red cross of Saint George, edged in white, superimposed on the saltire of St. Patrick, also edged in white, which are superimposed on the saltire of Saint Andrew.
The Welsh dragon does not appear on the Union Flag because Wales was already united with England when the flag was designed.
The term "Union Jack" possibly dates from Queen Anne's time (r. 1702-14), but its origin is uncertain. It may come from the "jack-et" of the English or Scottish soldiers, or from the name of James I who originated the first union in 1603. Another alternative is that the name may be derived from a proclamation by Charles II that the Union Flag should be flown only by ships of the Royal Navy as a jack, a small flag at the bowsprit.
The Union Flag can be flown by any individual or organisation in Great Britain on any day of their choice. However, legal regulations restrict the use of the Union Flag on Government buildings in Northern Ireland.
The flag consists of three colours: red, blue, and white, symbolising the different "countries" of the United Kingdom.
Each colour holds significance; the red represents England and courage, the white represents Scotland and purity, and the blue represents Ireland and loyalty."
The present design of the flag dates from a royal proclamation following the union of Great Britain and Ireland in 1801.[9] The flag combines aspects of three older national flags: the red cross of St George for the Kingdom of England, the white saltire of St Andrew for the Kingdom of Scotland and the red saltire of St Patrick to represent Ireland. Although the Republic of Ireland is no longer part of the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland is. There are no symbols representing Wales in the flag, making Wales the only home nation with no direct representation, as at the time of the Laws in Wales Acts 1535 and 1542 (creating legal union with England) the concept of national flags was in its infancy. The Welsh Dragon was, however, adopted as a supporter in the royal coat of arms of England used by the Tudor dynasty from 1485.[10]
Wow, thanks! I guess I could have gone to wiki too, but I always like to get things straight from the source!
One thing that stands out to me about your land is how the boundaries and nations have evolved quite a bit over time. I suppose that is true for all places on earth.
As much as I think national borders and national pride are important, I am also extremely proud of the diversity we have in the Great Awakening movement. I'm so proud so call so many of you frens.
The UK flag is not mirror-symmetric, though it might look that way at first. The red diagonal strips are offset from the diagonal, clockwise or counterclockwise depending on what side of the flag we’re looking at relative to the flagpole.
How can you tell if it is upside-down? It is symmetrical.
By the hem (and the haw).
https://www.the-express.com/news/us-news/164947/keir-starmer-flag-white-house
Finally an actual picture.
Not part of ops video. (sigh).
I came here to say the same thing. What kind of reporting is that? He even says, "It's right in front of me. I can see it. Trust me bro."
It isn't quite symmetrical, just like your average Brit.
As a resident Brit, based on your pepe, do you know what the design is supposed to mean? I'm curious. Seems a bit strange to not be symmetrical to me.
For instance, the 13 stripes on the US flag represent the original 13 colonies. The 50 stars represent each of the 50 states. That's why the flag has changed over time.
What's the story on the Union Jack and why is it called that?
Anyone else can answer too, just thought I would ask here.
Thanks, fren.
Incidentally, I can see at least four more people on this page who are Brits or Irish.
There are loads of us here, pulling our weight as best we can. o7
Brave search result:
"Union Jack Description The Union Jack, also known as the Union Flag, is the national flag of the United Kingdom. It combines the crosses of St. George (England), St. Andrew (Scotland), and St. Patrick (Ireland). The current design of the Union Jack has been used since 1801, following the Act of Union of Ireland with England and Scotland. The flag's proportions are 3:5 for use on land.
The design of the Union Jack includes a red cross of Saint George, edged in white, superimposed on the saltire of St. Patrick, also edged in white, which are superimposed on the saltire of Saint Andrew. The Welsh dragon does not appear on the Union Flag because Wales was already united with England when the flag was designed.
The term "Union Jack" possibly dates from Queen Anne's time (r. 1702-14), but its origin is uncertain. It may come from the "jack-et" of the English or Scottish soldiers, or from the name of James I who originated the first union in 1603. Another alternative is that the name may be derived from a proclamation by Charles II that the Union Flag should be flown only by ships of the Royal Navy as a jack, a small flag at the bowsprit.
The Union Flag can be flown by any individual or organisation in Great Britain on any day of their choice. However, legal regulations restrict the use of the Union Flag on Government buildings in Northern Ireland.
The flag consists of three colours: red, blue, and white, symbolising the different "countries" of the United Kingdom. Each colour holds significance; the red represents England and courage, the white represents Scotland and purity, and the blue represents Ireland and loyalty."
Sure fren.
Wiki says it well enough, it is the amalgamation of Scottish, English and Irish flags of the time. Hence "United Kingdom":
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Jack
Wow, thanks! I guess I could have gone to wiki too, but I always like to get things straight from the source!
One thing that stands out to me about your land is how the boundaries and nations have evolved quite a bit over time. I suppose that is true for all places on earth.
As much as I think national borders and national pride are important, I am also extremely proud of the diversity we have in the Great Awakening movement. I'm so proud so call so many of you frens.
WWG1WGAWW
The UK flag is not mirror-symmetric, though it might look that way at first. The red diagonal strips are offset from the diagonal, clockwise or counterclockwise depending on what side of the flag we’re looking at relative to the flagpole.
They said on the UK news shortly after he arrived that it was upside down, though just tried to pass it off as having been a quickly-corrected oopsie.
Not perfectly symmetrical, but you have to focus on it.