The Royal Standard of Spain (Estandarte Real or Estandarte del Rey) is the official flag of the King of Spain. The present design is regulated by Title II, Rule 2, of Spanish Royal Decree 1511 of January 21, 1977, whereby the Rules for Flags, Standards, Guidons, Banners and Badges are adopted.
The Royal Standard of Spain consists of a dark blue square with the coat of arms of the King in the center. It is usually hoisted at the King's official residence, the Palacio de la Zarzuela.
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