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List of national symbols of the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man
Symbols of the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man is a list of the national symbols of the United Kingdom, its constituent countries (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland), and the Crown Dependencies (the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man). Each separate entry has its own set of unique symbols.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland edit
| Name and flag | National Personification | National Animals | Coat of Arms | Motto | Anthem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom Flag of the United Kingdom (Union Flag) | Britannia | Lion | Royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom (as used in Scotland) | Dieu et mon droit (French) "God and my right" (as used in England, Northern Ireland & Wales) In Defens (Scots) "In Defence" (as used in Scotland) | "God Save the King" Note: "King" is replaced with "Queen" in the lyrics whenever the monarch is female. |
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland edit
| Name and flag | Patron Saint | National Flower(s) | National Animal(s) | Coat of Arms | Motto | Anthem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England Saint George's Cross | St. George[1] | Tudor Rose[2] | "Lion" | Royal arms of England | Dieu et mon droit (French) "God and my right" | "Jerusalem" (Unofficial but widely regarded) |
| Scotland Cross of Saint Andrew | St. Andrew[3] | Thistle[2] | "Unicorn" | Royal arms of Scotland | In Defens (Scots) "In Defence" | "Flower of Scotland" (de facto) See also Proposed national anthems of Scotland. |
| Wales The Red Dragon | St. David[4] | Leek[2] or Daffodil[2] | "Red Dragon" | Royal Badge of Wales | Cymru am byth (Welsh) "Wales forever" | "Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau" (Welsh) "Land of my Fathers" |
| Northern Ireland None formerly the Ulster Banner (1953–1973)[Note 1] | St. Patrick[2] | Flax Flower[7] or Shamrock[2] | Irish elk (giant deer)[8][9] | None Former coat of arms of Northern Ireland: | Quis separabit? (Latin) "Who will separate us?" (de facto) | "Londonderry Air" (de facto) |
- ^ There has been no official national flag of Northern Ireland[5] since 1973. However, the shown Ulster banner, official flag of the Government of Northern Ireland between 1953–1973, has since been the de facto flag of Northern Ireland, and continued to be used by international sporting organisations.[6] See Northern Ireland flags issue for more information.
Crown Dependencies edit
Channel Islands edit
Bailiwick of Jersey edit
| Name and flag | Patron Saint | Traditional Animal Nickname | Coat of Arms | Anthem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey Flag of Jersey | St. Helier | Crapauds/Jersey Cow | Coat of arms of Jersey | "Island Home" |
Bailiwick of Guernsey edit
| Name and flag | Patron Saint | National Flower | Traditional Animal Nickname | Coat of Arms | Anthem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guernsey Flag of Guernsey | St. Samson of Dol[10] | Guernsey Lily | Les ânes | Coat of arms of Guernsey | "Sarnia Cherie" |
| Sark Flag of Sark | St. Magloire | – | Corbins | Coat of arms of Sark | "Sarnia Cherie" (Guernsey) |
| Alderney Flag of Alderney | St. Anne | – | Lapins | Coat of arms of Alderney | "Sarnia Cherie" (Guernsey) |
| Herm Flag of Herm | St. Tugual | – | – | Coat of arms of Herm | "Sarnia Cherie" (Guernsey) |
Isle of Man edit
| Name and flag | Patron Saint | National Flower(s) | Coat of Arms | Motto | Anthem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isle of Man Flag of the Isle of Man | St. Maughold | Cushag (popularly) or Fuchsia[11] | Coat of arms of the Isle of Man | Quocunque Jeceris Stabit (Latin) | "O Land of Our Birth" |
See also edit
- Crown Dependencies
- Channel Islands – Culture
- List of British flags
- List of national animals – United Kingdom
- National symbols of England
- National symbols of Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
- National symbols of Northern Ireland
- National symbols of Scotland
- National symbols of Wales
- National emblem – Plants (National flora)
- Symbols of the British Overseas Territories
- United Kingdom
- United Kingdom – Symbols
References edit
- ^ "St George: England". BBC News. 1 March 2005.
- ^ a b c d e f . woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk. Archived from the original on 8 April 2008. Retrieved 18 April 2008.
- ^ "St Andrew: Scotland". BBC News. 1 March 2005.
- ^ "St David: Wales". BBC News. 1 March 2005.
- ^ "Northern Ireland flag". BBC. 28 September 2010.
- ^ FIFA.com. . www.fifa.com. Archived from the original on 4 February 2019.
- ^ United Kingdom One Pound Coin Design 30 April 2008 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Minahan, James B. (23 December 2009). The Complete Guide to National Symbols and Emblems [2 volumes]. ABC-CLIO. ISBN 9780313344978 – via Google Books.
- ^ "British National Symbols". Sir Gordon Bennett.
- ^ Marr, James (2001). History of Guernsey: The Bailiwick's Story (Second ed.). St Peter Port, Guernsey: Guernsey Press Ltd. ISBN 0953916618.
- ^ . Archived from the original on 6 January 2009.