. . . but, since both England and Scotland are kingdoms, shouldn't we say 'the United Kingdoms' ?
2006-09-11 01:48:11 · 26 answers · asked by Barks-at-Parrots 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
"United Kingdom" is short for "The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", England and Scotland having already been united by The Act of Union 1707.
Legally speaking, Wales is actually a part of England and has no greater distinction than any English region does, since 1282 (that's why there's no dragon on the Union Flag).
In summary, the answer to your question is no. There's only one kingdom because there's only one Royal Family here.
2006-09-11 02:03:06 · answer #1 · answered by red ferrari 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
England > England
Britain > England, Wales
Great Britain > England, Wales, Scotland
United Kingdom > England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland
The kingdom is united, i.e. the kingdom composed of the countries of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.
2006-09-11 12:35:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, just because someone is from The United Kingdom doesn't mean that they are from England and Scotland both. I think it would be too confusing for those that don't know the difference
2006-09-11 10:41:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The United Kingdom is England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Ruled by one monarch, the present Queen.
Great Britain is England, Scotland and Wales.
These separate countries are classed as states, within the United Kingdom. All ruled by one monarch.
2006-09-11 09:01:07 · answer #4 · answered by Moorglademover 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's the United Kingdom of (one Kingdom) Great Britain and northern Ireland. Great Britain being England, Scotland and Wales. There is only one Monarch, so there is only one Monarchy aka Kingdom.
Why does everyone forget Wales. It's bloody annoying for Welsh people.
2006-09-11 12:31:05 · answer #5 · answered by cymry3jones 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To all the people who said that the United Kingdom included England Wales Scotland and Ireland, it's Northern Ireland, Ireland is only included under the British Isles.
Sorry to make a big deal out of it but still.
We have our own language (Ulster Scot) and we beat Spain 3-2 last Thursday woohoo!
2006-09-11 12:52:46 · answer #6 · answered by IndexedHat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The official title is: The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. So everyone gets a look in.
2006-09-11 09:03:18 · answer #7 · answered by Buster 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, to be honest...
The United Kingdom, basically means England to me.
Things like the olympics piss me off for that very reason, if someone English wins a gold medal or something, its a great victory for ENGLAND.
But...when a Scot wins a gold (or any other medal for that matter), its a great win for the United Kingdom.
Bullshit! There is no UK, there is only England. Scotland, Ireland & Wales dont even get a look in.
Mon eh Scots!
2006-09-11 08:56:49 · answer #8 · answered by deadhead 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is the United Kingdom of united kingdoms.
2006-09-11 08:52:39 · answer #9 · answered by Silkie1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 'United Kingdom' refers to FOUR nations who are United as ONE Kingdom. No plural is required.
Scotland, England, N.Ireland & Wales.
I believe the only Kingdom still left in the UK is "The Kingdom of Fife".
...it is strange though that the UK (Political designation) allows / prefers to be called Great Britain in most other ways. eg. GBP for money, Team GB in sports events, GB as the international designation on transport
2006-09-11 08:58:26 · answer #10 · answered by creviazuk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋