A retired teacher is claiming victory after the Wales flag was raised at one of Monmouthshire's most prominent buildings and the union jack lowered.

But Wales is not represented on the flag, also known as the Union Flag, because of decisions made hundreds of years ago. Back in 1216 the kingdom of England controlled the south of Wales, but the ...

New rules mean that the UK government buildings in Wales will be asked to fly the Union Flag every day. The UK Culture Secretary has said the change will be "a proud reminder of our history and ...

MORE THAN 12,000 people have been branded "pathetic" after signing a petition against plans to emblazon a huge Union Jack across Wales' UK Government hub.

The Union Jack Flag is flown at half-mast following Queen Elizabeth II's death. ... Wales, Scotland and Ireland — though since 1921, ...

Mark Drakeford said the Union Jack was “very off-putting for many people” as the UK Government announced the flag must fly outside UK Government buildings in Wales, Scotland and England.

The Union Jack combines the crosses that appeared on the flags of England, Ireland, and Scotland. Wales is not represented, as it was considered part of England in 1801, when George III adopted ...

A new rule means UK government buildings in Wales will be told to fly the Union Jack flag daily. Flying the Union Jack flag is currently only required on select days - like the Queen’s birthday.

Because Wales was annexed by England's Edward I back in 1282 and then "integrated" during the 16th Century, ... first raised in 1775 was "a jack with the union flag, ...

After our piece on possible alternatives to the union jack, many readers decided to design their own. ... "My interpretation of a revised union flag incorporates the St David's flag of Wales, ...

A retired teacher is claiming victory after the Wales flag was raised at one of Monmouthshire's most prominent buildings and the union jack lowered. Shire Hall in Monmouth has agreed to fly the ...