Diplomatic Flags
| Flag | Date | Use | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flag used by British embassies | A Union Flag defaced with the Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom | ||
| Flag used by British high commissions | High commissions fly the Union Flag | ||
| Flag used by British consulates and consulates-general | A Union Flag defaced with the Royal Crown | ||
| Flag used by British consular officials when embarked in small boats; flag displayed at bow | A blue ensign with the Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom |
Read more about this topic: List Of British Flags
Famous quotes containing the words diplomatic and/or flags:
“I wouldn’t think of asking you to lie; you haven’t the necessary diplomatic training.”
—John Farrow. Consul in Valparaiso, The Sea Chase (1955)
“The flags are natures newly found.
Rifles grow sharper on the sight.
There is a rumble of autumnal marching,
From which no soft sleeve relieves us.
Fate is the present desperado.”
—Wallace Stevens (1879–1955)