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United Kingdom, England, Northen Ireland, Scotland and Wales Vyara Pancheva Group 2, FN: 25401

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  • United Kingdom, England, Northen Ireland, Scotland and Wales Vyara PanchevaGroup 2,FN: 25401

  • United kingdom:The FlagNational PersonificationThe Royal Coat of ArmsMotto and AnthemEnglandThe FlagPatron SaintNational FlowerRoyal Coat of ArmsMotto and AnthemNorthern IrelandThe Flag Patron SaintNational FlowerRoyal Coat of ArmsMotto and AnthemScotlandThe FlagNational FlowerRoyal Coat of armsMotto and AnthemWalesThe Flag National FlowerRoyal Coat of ArmsMotto and Anthem

  • The Union Flag is the flag of the United Kingdom Also known as the Union JackAfter its creator James I of England, James VI of ScotsIt retains an official or semi-official status in some Commonwealth RealmsIt is also used as an official flag in some of the smaller British overseas territoriesThe Union Jack is a combination of the three The national flag is formed overlaying the English cross of St George on the Scottish cross of St Andrew

  • Britannia is an ancient term for Great BritainA female personification of the islanda goddess, armed with a trident and shield and wearing a centurion's helmetComes from LatinEstablished as province in 43AD By the Romans and called BritanniaThe native Celtic inhabitants of the province are known as the Britons

  • The Royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom The official coat of arms of the British monarch, currently Queen Elizabeth IIThese arms are used by the Queen in her official capacity as monarch of the United Kingdom Officially known as her Arms of Dominion

  • Motto:Dieu et mon droit (French)"God and my right (English)Anthem"God Save the King""King" is replaced with "Queen" in the lyrics whenever the monarch is female

  • The flag of England is also known as St. George's CrossNational flag since the 13th centuryThe red cross acted as a symbol for many Crusaders in the 12th and 13th centuries Since 1606 the St George's Cross has formed part of the design of the Union Flag

  • The patron of England is Saint GeorgeHe is immortalized in the tale of Saint George and the DragonHis memorial is celebrated on 23 April He is one of the most prominent military saints

  • The Tudor Rose is the traditional floral heraldic emblem of England Sometimes called the Union RoseTakes its name and origins from the Tudor dynastyAdopted by Henry TudorConjoined from the White Rose of York and the Red Rose of Lancaster

  • The Royal Arms of England symbolizes England and its monarchsIt consists of three identical gold lions on a red backgroundDesigned in the High Middle Ages It is variously known as the Royal Banner of England or the Banner of the Royal Arms

  • Motto:The same as United KingdomsDieu et mon droit (in French)"God and my right (in English)

  • Northern Ireland has no official National flag The use of various flags in Northern Ireland is contentiousThe former flag was abolished in 1973

  • Saint Patrick was a Romano-Briton and Christian missionaryThe most generally recognized patron saint of Ireland Also known as the Apostle of Ireland Saint Patrick's Day is observed on March 17, the date of Patrick's deathIt can be a celebration of Ireland

  • The symbol of Ireland is the shamrock A three-leafed old white cloverThe name shamrock is derived from Irish seamrgThe Irish version of the word for clover The plant was used by Saint Patrick to illustrate the Christian doctrine of the TrinityIn the 19th Century the shamrock became a symbol of rebellion against the English

  • Currently there is noneFormer Coat of ArmsNorthern Irelands coat of Arms was granted to the government of Northern Ireland in 1924After the Irish Free State had separated from the United KingdomWhen the government of Northern Ireland was prorogued in 1972 the arms went out of official useThe current Northern Ireland Executive does not use a coat of arms

  • Motto: NoneAnthem: Londonderry Air An air that originated from County Londonderry in IrelandIt is popular among the Irish diaspora and is very well known throughout the worldThe tune is played as the victory anthem of Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth Games

  • The national flag of Scotland is known as Saint Andrew's Cross or The SaltireUsed by all individuals and corporate bodies to demonstrate their loyalty and Scottish nationality

  • The national flower of Scotland is the ThistleAdopted as the Emblem of Scotland during the rein of Alexander III

  • The royal coat of arms of Scotland was the official coat of arms of the monarchs of ScotlandUsed as the official coat of arms of the Kingdom of Scotland until the Acts of Union of 1707

  • Motto: In My Defens God Me Defend (Scots) Anthem: Flower of Scotland

  • The national flag consists of a red dragon passant on a green and white field Incorporates the Red Dragon of Cadwaladr and the Tudor colors of green and whiteThe red dragon was included in the Tudor royal arms to signify their Welsh descent It is officially recognized as the Welsh national flag in 1959

  • Leek or daffodilThe leek is one of the national emblems of WalesWorn along with the daffodil In Welsh, the daffodil is known as "Peter's Leek The most visible use of the leek is as the cap badge of the Welsh GuardsA regiment within the Household Division of the British Army

  • The Badge of Wales is approved in May 2008It is based on the arms borne by Llywelyn the GreatIt is a combination of The St. Edward's Crown, a wreath with the plant emblems of the four countries of the United Kingdom, surrounding a shield

  • MottoCymru am byth (in Welsh)"Wales forever (in English) Anthem:Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau (in Welsh)"Land of my Fathers (in English)

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