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The white band in the French flag was the color of the kingdom, indicating its dedication to the Virgin Mary.

From the 1300s, white is increasingly used as symbol by the French kingdom. In 1355, the white cross is used to distinguish French soldiers from the English (wearing red crosses).

In the 1400s, Joan of Arc's banner was white with the Virgin Mary's initials on it.

In 1638, the French king Louis XIII decides to dedicate the kingdom to God, under the protection of the Virgin Mary, and white is used as the kingdom's color. (however, the blue banner adorned with three golden lily flowers continues to be the personal mark of the royals).

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