This is also why St George’s cross is on the English flag: St George was traditionally depicted carrying or wearing a red cross on white background, and King Richard adopted it in his honour.

The same colours also feature an interpretation of the flag of St. George on the back of the collar.’ That explanation has failed to appease a growing number of dissenters, including former ...

Has the English identity been hijacked by the far ... England studying the subject and says people wrongly associate the St. George's Cross with racist views. He joins us now alongside broadcaster ...

St George’s legendary bravery led to English kings and their armies flying the flag of St George, while wearing a red cross on a white background also showed their Christian faith. In the 14th ...

The Flags of the National Saints; George, Andrew, and Patrick, are flown on their respective days, and the Welsh Dragon Flag is flown on St David's Day. The Royal Air Force Flag is flown on the ...

Summer reissue: Adopted in 1834 the first national flag of New Zealand (Te Kara o Te Whakaminenga o Ngā Hapū o Nu Tīreni) symbolises more than just necessity – it represents Māori autonomy and a ...