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The Flag of St David is not represented on the Union Flag as the "Union" is that of, first, England and Scotland and later on, England, Scotland and Ireland.
When the flag was devised, it was a union between England and Scotland and the flag incorporated the flags of St George of England and St Andrew of Scotland. Later, the flag of St Patrick was added on behalf of Ireland.
Wales was not put on as it had already been integrated into the constitutional body of England and Wales. Thus, they both came under the flag of England, in effect. It did and still does, however, have its own unique flag to England which is one of the oldest national flags in the world. It was only in the last century or so that Wales became a legally defined geographical body.
The Union Flag is composed from the English, Scottish, and Northern Ireland. Wales being a principality was left out. There are occasional campaigns to incorporate Wale's red dragon into the design. A move I approve of, as at the moment, I find an annoying number of Union Flags are being flown upside down! Maybe, if the Welsh dragon is not approved, could we not have a "this way up" symbol in the design?
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∙ 12y agoIn 1536, in the reign of Henry 8th, the Act of Union officially joined England and Wales, so the English colours represent both England and Wales. If the Union Jack had been created before 1536, the Union Jack would also have the Welsh flag on it.
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∙ 14y agoWales is not explicitly represented in the United Kingdom Coat of Arms because at the Act of Union in 1707 Wales was considered to be an integral part of England pursuant to the Laws in Wales Acts 1535-1542, thus Wales was represented in the English coat of arms.
Wales was a kingdom when ruled by native Kings, some of whom united it under one Crown, but with the English conquest it had largely ceased to exist as a distinct, legal entity.
Upon the accession of the Tudor Kings and Queens, who were of Welsh descent, a Welsh dragon was used as a supporter on the Royal Arms. This was dropped by their successors, the Scottish House of Stuart, who replaced the Tudors' dragon supporter with the Scottish unicorn.
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∙ 11y agoNo, it is not. The Union Jack is comprised of the cross of St George (the English flag), the cross of St Andrew (the Scottish flag), and the cross of St Patrick (which currently represents Northern Ireland, although they do not use it as a flag). Wales is not represented in the flag because it was legally a part of England for centuries, whereas when Scotland and Ireland joined England, it was a unison which created a new country, therefore needing a new flag to represent them all.
Ans 2 Quite correct, Arlagrey. -The Welsh flag is white on top half, green on bottom half and has a red dragon on centre. -It may be flown alongside the Union Flag, but not above it.
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∙ 10y agoThe Union Jack represents the United Kingdom. Ireland is not part of the United Kingdom so there is no reason why it should be part of the Union Jack. Ireland is an independent country with its own flag.
The Union Jack represents the United Kingdom. Ireland is not part of the United Kingdom so there is no reason why it should be part of the Union Jack. Ireland is an independent country with its own flag.
The Union Jack represents the United Kingdom. Ireland is not part of the United Kingdom so there is no reason why it should be part of the Union Jack. Ireland is an independent country with its own flag.
The Union Jack represents the United Kingdom. Ireland is not part of the United Kingdom so there is no reason why it should be part of the Union Jack. Ireland is an independent country with its own flag.
The Union Jack represents the United Kingdom. Ireland is not part of the United Kingdom so there is no reason why it should be part of the Union Jack. Ireland is an independent country with its own flag.
The Union Jack represents the United Kingdom. Ireland is not part of the United Kingdom so there is no reason why it should be part of the Union Jack. Ireland is an independent country with its own flag.
The Union Jack represents the United Kingdom. Ireland is not part of the United Kingdom so there is no reason why it should be part of the Union Jack. Ireland is an independent country with its own flag.
The Union Jack represents the United Kingdom. Ireland is not part of the United Kingdom so there is no reason why it should be part of the Union Jack. Ireland is an independent country with its own flag.
The Union Jack represents the United Kingdom. Ireland is not part of the United Kingdom so there is no reason why it should be part of the Union Jack. Ireland is an independent country with its own flag.
The Union Jack represents the United Kingdom. Ireland is not part of the United Kingdom so there is no reason why it should be part of the Union Jack. Ireland is an independent country with its own flag.
The Union Jack represents the United Kingdom. Ireland is not part of the United Kingdom so there is no reason why it should be part of the Union Jack. Ireland is an independent country with its own flag.
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∙ 10y agoBecause when the Union Jack was designed in the early 18th Century, Wales was legally a part of England, and had been since King Henry VIII (ironically, half-Welsh himself) signed the Act of Union in 1536.
It was thus not considered either worth it or desirable to include any Welsh symbolism in the flag. Wales was only disestablished as a seperate nation again in Edwardian times. Nowadays, although there is a minority campaign to get the Red Dragon included on the Union Jack, most Welsh people would not WANT this now- Wales is now a devolved country, and the UK flag is seen as the banner of the occupier, and the loyalty of most Welsh is to the Welsh flag.
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∙ 10y agoThe Union Jack represents the United Kingdom. Ireland is not part of the United Kingdom so there is no reason why it should be part of the Union Jack. Ireland is an independent country with its own flag.
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∙ 13y agoIt's because Wales is a principality, not a kingdom as Scotland and Northern Ireland
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∙ 11y agoWales was regarded as part of England when the flag was formed. Wales basically didn't exist.
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Why is wales not represented on the union jack?
They did not have a flag, when it was designed
Which one of the four home countries is not represented on the union jack?
wales
What 3 kingdoms are represented by each cross on the flag?
If you mean union flag / union jack then England Scotland and Wales
Which country of the UK is not represented in the Union flag?
Wales.
Why is Wales not represented on the union jak?
Because Wales is a country that has its own flags
Which of these does not have the union jack on this flag?
Wales
Which of these does not have the Union Jack on its flag?
Wales
How long the union jack has represented our country and what are it's orgins?
The Union Flag is an amalgamation of a St. Georges Cross representing England, a St. Andrews Cross representing Scotland and a St. Patricks Cross representing Ireland. Wales isn't represented on the Union Flag.
Which of these do not have the union jack on its flag New Zealand Australia England or Wales?
Wales
Why is wales not represented on the flag union jack?
Because at the time the Union Jack was created in the early 18th Century, Wales was not legally considered to be a seperate nation and was regarded as being part of England. It was thus not deemed worth including any Welsh symbolism in it. Wales was only disestablished as having seperate national recognition again in Edwardian times. There has recently been a minority campaign to get the Red Dragon included on the Union Jack, but by now most Welsh people don't WANT to be associated with it- they see the Union Jack as the flag of the occupier, and their first loyalty is to the Welsh flag.
Is there a flag that includes England Scotland Wales and Ireland?
No. The Union flag, often called the Union Jack, represents the United Kingdom which is England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, but it does not include the Republic of Ireland.No. The Union flag, often called the Union Jack, represents the United Kingdom which is England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, but it does not include the Republic of Ireland.No. The Union flag, often called the Union Jack, represents the United Kingdom which is England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, but it does not include the Republic of Ireland.No. The Union flag, often called the Union Jack, represents the United Kingdom which is England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, but it does not include the Republic of Ireland.No. The Union flag, often called the Union Jack, represents the United Kingdom which is England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, but it does not include the Republic of Ireland.No. The Union flag, often called the Union Jack, represents the United Kingdom which is England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, but it does not include the Republic of Ireland.No. The Union flag, often called the Union Jack, represents the United Kingdom which is England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, but it does not include the Republic of Ireland.No. The Union flag, often called the Union Jack, represents the United Kingdom which is England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, but it does not include the Republic of Ireland.No. The Union flag, often called the Union Jack, represents the United Kingdom which is England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, but it does not include the Republic of Ireland.No. The Union flag, often called the Union Jack, represents the United Kingdom which is England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, but it does not include the Republic of Ireland.No. The Union flag, often called the Union Jack, represents the United Kingdom which is England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, but it does not include the Republic of Ireland.
Why is Wales not represent on the flang?
Wales is not represented on the Union Jack because at the time the flag was adopted in the late 17th Century, Wales was officially classed as a part of England. Unofficially, everybody knew that it wasn't and the Welsh themselves CERTAINLY didn't regard themselves as English, but nonetheless it had no official status as a seperate country and it's national flag was not considered worth incorporating into the Union Jack. Within the past 10 years there have been suggestions to get the Red Dragon put into the Union Jack, but nowadays few people in Wales would WANT that- Wales is now a devolved nation, and most Welsh folk owe their alliegance more to their national flag than to that of the UK. The Union Jack is often resented when flown in wales as being the flag of the occupying power.
