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- All official flags – the Union Jack, UK’s national flags, Crown Dependency and Overseas Territory flags – should be set at half mast in light of The Queen’s passing. ‘Non-official’ flags, such as Rainbow or Armed Forces Day, should be replaced with the Union Jack at half mast, according to the UK government’s website.
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When a British national flag is at half-mast, other flags on the same stand of poles should also be at half-mast or should not be flown at all. Flags of foreign nations should not be flown, unless their country is also observing mourning. The Royal Standard never flies at half-mast.
- A Guide to Britain’s Flag Protocol
Flags are normally flown from sunrise to sunset but they may...
- A Guide to Britain’s Flag Protocol
Feb 9, 2023 · Flags are flown at full mast all day. Flags are flown on this day even if his majesty does not perform the ceremony in person. Flags are only flown in the greater London area.
Local government bodies are permitted to fly the Union Flag at half-mast to mark local as well as national commemorations or losses. Q. What times should I fly the flag? A. Any...
Flags are normally flown from sunrise to sunset but they may also be flown at night, when they should be illuminated. No permission is needed to fly the national flags and they are excluded from most planning and advertising regulations (but flagpoles may not be). National flags should never be flown in a worn or damaged condition, or when soiled.
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Sep 8, 2022 · Any non-official flags flying or due to be flown, such as the Rainbow Flag or the Armed Forces Day Flag, should be taken down and replaced with a Union Flag at half-mast.
Feb 27, 2013 · UK government building flagpoles should not remain empty – the default should be flying the Union Flag if no other flag is being flown.
Mar 19, 2024 · “When a British national flag is at half-mast, other flags on the same stand of poles should also be at half-mast or should not be flown at all. Flags of foreign nations...
