The national flag of the United Kingdom is the Union Jack, also known as the Union Flag.
The current design of the Union Jack dates from the union of Ireland and Great Britain in 1801. This banner consists of the flags of Scotland, England and Ireland . The flag of Scotland is the Cross of Saint Andrew, the flag of England is the Cross of Saint George and the flag of Ireland is the Cross of Saint Patrick.
St Andrew’s Cross
16th c. (Scotland)
St George’s Cross
16th c. (England & Wales)
St Patrick’s Cross
Unknown origin (Ireland)
