Despite being born in Cappadocia, Turkey and never actually setting foot on UK soil, St George is celebrated across England ...

United Kingdom Though officially called the Union Flag, the flag of the U.K. is popularly ... England and Wales are represented by the bold red St. George’s cross on the white background ...

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 ...

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.