Can you hang the British flag upside down?

The broader (wider) diagonal white stripe should be at the top on the side of the flag nearest the flagpole. The UK flag is NOT entirely symmetrical! You can rotate the flag and it still will be the right way up but you can’t invert it (not refective symmetry).

Why is the Welsh flag not on the Union Jack?

The Union Flag, or Union Jack, is the national flag of the United Kingdom. The Welsh dragon does not appear on the Union Flag. This is because when the first Union Flag was created in 1606, the Principality of Wales by that time was already united with England and was no longer a separate principality.

Who gets a flag draped coffin UK?

They also confirmed that when a Veteran passes away they are entitled and allowed to have the ensign of the service that they served in, draped on their coffin as a mark of honour and respect. This advice is the fact and overrides any information that families may be given by service associations or funeral directors.

Can I put a flag pole up in my garden?

There are no restrictions on the size of the flag, however the flagpole must not exceed more than 4.6 metres above ground level. Without planning consent, however, check with your local council as they may be happy with you having a larger pole without consent.

Who can fly the RAF ensign?

Air Attachés and the Heads of RAF Missions may also fly the RAF Ensign. It is also flown daily from the Ministry of Defence building in Whitehall, London. In the general British flag precedence, the Royal Air Force Ensign is just below the Royal Navy’s White Ensign and just above the Blue and Red Ensigns.

Can the British Legion help with funeral costs?

The Royal British Legion may also be able to help with some of the funeral costs following the death of a member of the Armed Forces community, including: spouses; dependants; or carers. Or we can help you apply for support elsewhere.

How can you tell when the flag is upside down?

The yellow rectangle highlights how you can tell when the flag is upside down. The broader (wider) diagonal white stripe should be at the top left hand side of the flag nearest the flagpole. David Webb spotted Union flag upside down on the the Cook Island’s flag below during the Island Parish programme about the Scilly Isle people.

Can you fly the flag upside down in Ireland?

nearest the flagpole, the wider diagonal white stripe must be above the red diagonal stripe, as Scotland’s St Andrew’s Cross takes precedence over Ireland’s St. Patrick’s Cross. It is most improper to fly the flag upside down.

What is the correct way to fly the Union Flag?

Important: the Union Flag has a correct way up – in the half of the flag nearest the flagpole, the wider diagonal white stripe must be above the red diagonal stripe, as Scotland’s St Andrew’s Cross takes precedence over Ireland’s St. Patrick’s Cross. It is most improper to fly the flag upside down.

Is the Union flag upside down on the Cook Island flag?

David Webb spotted Union flag upside down on the the Cook Island’s flag below during the Island Parish programme about the Scilly Isle people.