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Flying a Flag The current design of the flag dates from the union of Ireland St George's and Great Britain in 1801. It Cross consists of the red cross of Saint 16th cent. George (patron Saint of (England) England), edged in white, superimposed on the Cross of St Patrick (patron Saint of Ireland), St Andrew's which are superimposed on the Cross Saltire of Saint Andrew (patron 16th cent Saint of Scotland). Wales, (Scotland) however, is not represented in the Union Flag by Wales's St Patrick's patron saint, Saint David, as at Cross the time the flag was designed Unknown Wales was not part of the origin Kingdom of England. (Ireland) King's Flying the Union Jack Colours, or Great Union Flag Union Flag, Royal Union Flag of 1606- 1707 (Great Britain) Questions about the display of the Royal Union Flag (Union Jack) are often asked at this Union Flag of 1801 1801 (United Kingdom) time of year. Especially, since Official flag of Canada until 1946 two versions are often flown along the Loyalist Parkway. Can I fly a Union Flag? Yes, it is appropriate to fly both The original Royal Union versions of the Union Flag. They Flag was first raised in Canada go well with our Maple Leaf at the British settlement in Flag. Remember, that flag Newfoundland after 1610. It is etiquette dictates that when often referred to as the Loyalist looking at two flags together, Flag as it was the flag flown by the Maple Leaf always goes to the United Empire Loyaliasts the left and the Union to the that settled in this part of right. If there are three flags, Ontario in 1783. the Union Jack goes to the left, the Maple Leaf to the Centre and the Union Flag of 1606 goes to the right. Always remove faded or torn flags immediately. Canadian Flag The Red Ensign Canadian Red Ensign (1957-1965) When three flags are Although the Red Ensign was displayed, the National Flag widely used in Canada from the should be at the centre. To an time of Confederation (1867) observer facing the display, until the Maple Leaf national flag the second-ranking flag (in was adopted in 1964, the Union order of precedence) is Flag was the affirmed national placed to the left of centre, symbol from 1904 and was the and the other to the right. flag under which Canadian A common combination of troops fought during the First flags is that of the National World War. Flag of Canada with a Union The Union Flag maintains its Jack and a Union Flag of 1606 presence in Canada through its In such a case, the Union incorporation in the provincial Jack should be on the left, flags of Ontario, Manitoba, and the Canadian flag in the British Columbia. centre and the Union flag of When flown or displayed in 1606 to the right (to an Canada today, the Union Flag observer facing the display). serves two purposes. First, it is the national flag of the United Kingdom, and second, it is flown as a symbol of membership in the Commonwealth and allegiance to the Crown as approved by Parliament on December 18, 1964. .

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GOVERNMENT OF GIBRALTAR Ministry of Enterprise, Development, Technology and Transport Suite 771 Europort Gibraltar PRESS RELEASE No: 93/2009 Date: 8th May 2009 THE “RED ENSIGN GROUP” CONFERENCE The annual Conference of the “Red Ensign Group” (REG) of British Shipping Registers returns to Gibraltar this year. It was first held here in 1999. The Opening Ceremony will take place on Tuesday 12 th May where the Minister for Transport, the Hon J J Holliday will deliver the opening address. The three day conference is being held at the Caleta Hotel. The REG comprises the UK Shipping register and the Shipping registers of the Crown Dependencies and the UK Overseas Territories. Representatives from the Ship Registries of the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Guernsey, Jersey, Anguilla, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands and Falkland Islands, will join the Gibraltar delegates at the Conference. There will be 44 delegates taking part including 5 from Gibraltar, who are led by the Maritime Administrator. The aim of the Conference is to provide an opportunity for a rich and open exchange between the delegates from the REG. It seeks to strengthen Maritime relationships between its members and aims to disseminate and promote best practice within the REG. The annual conference provides the forum for discussion of Maritime Policies, technical issues in respect of regulation, marine safety, pollution prevention and the welfare of seafarers for ships on their registers worldwide and for ships under other flags that visit the ports and waters of REG members. “I am delighted that Gibraltar is hosting the prestigious Red Ensign Conference this year,” said Hon Joe Holliday.
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