Individual Countries of The United Kingdom
Further information: National symbols of England, National symbols of Scotland, and National symbols of WalesCountry | Patron Saint | National Flower(s) | National Animal(s) | Coat of Arms | Motto | Anthem |
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England Flag of England |
St. George |
Tudor Rose |
Lion |
Royal Arms of England |
Dieu et mon droit (French) "God and my right" |
None See Proposed national anthems of England. |
Scotland Flag of Scotland |
St. Andrew |
Thistle |
Unicorn |
Royal Arms of Scotland |
In Defens (Scots) "In Defence" |
Flower of Scotland See also Proposed national anthems of Scotland. |
Wales Flag of Wales |
St. David |
Leek or Daffodil |
Red Dragon |
Royal Badge of Wales |
Cymru am byth (Welsh) "Wales forever" |
Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau (Welsh) "Land of my Fathers" |
Northern Ireland There is no official National flag of Northern Ireland following the Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973 or any unofficial flag universally supported in Northern Ireland. The use of various flags in Northern Ireland is contentious. See Northern Ireland flags issue for more information. |
St. Patrick |
Shamrock or Flax |
None | None Former Coat of arms of Northern Ireland: |
None | Londonderry Air |
Read more about this topic: Symbols Of The United Kingdom, The Channel Islands And The Isle Of Man, Symbols of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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