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   Should UK flags be flown?

   • The government wants to see more flags flown, particularly the Union Flag, the flag of the United Kingdom. It is a symbol of national unity and pride. The government has recently issued guidance encouraging the flying of the Union Flag on all UK government buildings throughout the year, alongside other national and local flags.

   Flying flags: a plain English guide - GOV.UK

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   Can You Fly a flag in England?

   • The government has recently made changes to regulations which widen the types of flags you may fly in England. This guide provides a brief summary of the new rules over flag flying that were introduced on 12 October 2012 and amended on 20 July 2021. A guide to the flags that can be flown without permission from your local planning authority.

   Flying flags: a plain English guide - GOV.UK

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   When does the Duke of York's Union Flag Fly?

   • Flag Flying Days Date Occasion Flag to fly January 9th Birthday of the Duchess of Cambridge Union Flag January 20th Birthday of the Countess of Wessex Union Flag February 6th Her Majesty's Accession Union Flag February 19th Birthday of Duke of York Union Flag 33 more rows ...

   Flag Flying Days – Flags and Flagpoles

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   Can a UK government building fly the Union Flag?

   • There are designated days when the Union Flag must be flown on UK government buildings by command of His Majesty The King. However, UK government buildings are encouraged to fly the Union Flag all year around. This guidance is aimed at UK government buildings.

   Union Flag flying guidance for UK government buildings

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   Can Scotland fly a flag?

   • The government has published a guide on the planning rules in England on flying types of flag. In Scotland, flag flying is outside the scope of the advertisement control regime.

   Union Flag flying guidance for UK government buildings

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   What is the national flag of the United Kingdom?

   • The national flag of the United Kingdom, the Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories is the Union Flag, which may also be called the Union Jack. The first Union Flag was created in 1606 and combined the flags of England and Scotland. The present Union Flag dates from 1801 when St Patrick’s Cross was added to represent Ireland.

   UK flag protocol - Flag Institute

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2. www.gov.uk › designated-days-for-union-flag-flyingUnion Flag flying guidance for UK government buildings

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   Feb 27, 2013 · Designated days when the Union Flag must be flown on UK government buildings. UK government buildings are also encouraged to fly the Union Flag all year round.

3. www.college-of-arms.gov.uk › flag-flying-days-2024Flag Flying Days 2024 - College of Arms

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   Dates for flying the Union Flag on UK government buildings in 2024. 1 March: St David’s Day (in Wales) 11 March: Commonwealth Day (second Monday in March) 17 March: St Patrick’s Day (in...

4. www.flaginstitute.org › wp › uk-flagsCalendar - Flag Institute

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   Official UK Flag Flying Days – 2024. The following days are designated by the UK Government for flying the Union Flag from UK Government buildings: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/designated-days-for-union-flag-flying. 1 March: St David’s Day (in Wales)

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5. www.gov.uk › government › publicationsFlying flags: a plain English guide - GOV.UK

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   Jul 20, 2021 · The government has recently issued guidance encouraging the flying of the Union Flag on all UK government buildings throughout the year, alongside other national and local flags.

   • All flags must be: be maintained in a condition that does not impair the overall visual appearance of the site be kept in a safe condition have the...
   • The full list of flags that do not require consent are:1. Any country’s national flag, civil ensign or civil air ensign2. The flag of the Commonwea...
   • A number of categories of flag may be flown without consent, subject to certain restrictions regarding the size of the flag, the size of characters...
   • Any flag not identified above requires express consent from the local planning authority before it can be flown.
   • The regulations governing the flying of flags in England are set out in the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) Regulations 2007...

6. www.gov.uk › government › publicationsFlying flags: a plain English guide - GOV.UK

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   Nov 27, 2012 · This guide provides a brief summary of the new rules over flag flying that were introduced on 12 October 2012 and amended on 20 July 2021.

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8. www.flagsandflagpoles.co.uk › pages › flag-flying-daysFlag Flying Days – Flags and Flagpoles

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   Flag Flying Days. Date. Occasion. Flag to fly. January 9th. Birthday of the Duchess of Cambridge. Union Flag. January 20th. Birthday of the Countess of Wessex.

9. www.flaginstitute.org › wp › uk-flagsUK flag protocol - Flag Institute

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   Find a few simple rules to follow when flying the UK’s national flags in different situations: UK Parliamentary approval. includes the Union Flag (or Union Jack) and the flags of England, Scotland and Wales. practical, easy to use. clear illustrations and diagrams.