The public should be consulted on a new design for the Union Flag in the event of Scotland gaining independence, the chief executive of the Flag Institute has said.

Primarily, it's the monarch's flag, but it has come to represent the UK through common usage. "So to make it official, he just has to make people believe it's the official flag. It will never take the ...

Harry DOES love the UK: Californian-based Duke and Duchess of Sussex clap enthusiastically as British flag is waved at One Young World summit - after joining others in standing for the Ukrainian flag.

While on land, the flag was traditionally known as the Union Flag, while when used at sea it was known as the Union Jack. However, in 1902, it was officially announced that either name could be used.