It would turn out to be a new Canadian Red Ensign with the coat of arms replaced by a single, large, gold maple leaf. Recall that similar designs had been mooted as far back as the 1890s. In this case ...

These are the earliest designs for James's new British flag. Each design seems to capture what James optimistically, if rather naively, called `this happy marriage'. They are strikingly ...

"The flag of the United States of America united ... Widdecombe went on to criticise what she sees as a lack of patriotic education in Britain. "First of all we're taught to be ashamed of our ...

With renewed discussions about Scottish independence in the wake of the Brexit vote, what might this mean for the idea of patriotism in Britain - and for the flag which was created in 1606 as ...

“The Argentine flag was prepared for hoisting on top of Stanley House but the rope snapped in the breeze, which was cheered by the British troops.” Mr. Muir and the other troops were captured ...