who decided that st Georges flag was the English flag and when ?

Answer 1

What Canadians say about the flags:

"The United Kingdom [of Great Britain and Northern Ireland] differs from most other countries in that she has no official national flag. The Union Flag is a royal flag used by the sovereign and the services and representatives of the sovereign."3 Not until the early twentieth century did British officials informally indicate that there would be no objection raised to any British subject making use of the Union Flag ashore (but not afloat).4 However, tolerance of the use of a flag is not equivalent to enshrining it as the national flag.

The earliest reference to the use of St. George's cross to represent England date from the eleventh century, and the present colours, a red cross on a white field, arose shortly thereafter. These crosses were used to identify nationality on both the jackets of soldiers and the flags of ships.10

It has often been suggested by historians, and following them, artists, that John Cabot raised a flag bearing the red cross of Saint George when, on St. John the Baptist Day, 1497, he took possession of the northeast coast of North America in the name of Henry VII of England. However, on voyages of discovery he had been empowered to sail under the banners, flags and ensigns of the king. Indeed, an observer of the day says that when he took possession of the land he "set up the royal banner."11 Quite unlike the cross of St. George, the Royal Standard in 1497 was divided in four with the royal banner of France (three golden fleurs-de-lis on blue) in the first and fourth quarters, and the Royal banner of England (three golden lions on red) in the second and third quarters. These same motives now appear in the arms of Canada.

However, the flag of St. George was used in other expeditions to Canada. A water colour labeled, "Englishmen in a skirmish with Eskimos," almost certainly depicts Frobisher's expedition to Baffin Island in 1577. Illustrated is a rowboat wearing a flag with the cross of Saint George charged in the centre with the arms of Queen Elizabeth I

Answer 2

The "Authorities". This is why I keep saying "Brainwashed morons" and everyone keeps saying, "what's he on about,the moron." But you have picked a fine example of how the "authorities" or Government controls the lives of the brainwashed.

People used the British flag for whatever sporting activities they liked until it became associated with racist groups like the BNP. So arrangements were made to reduce its profile and exposure. At what time exactly, it will never be known.

But to be honest, if I was a flag waving person (Which, I'm not) I would stick to the Union Flag because I can detect the invisible hand of the state anywhere and I will not be put off. The TV is the worst thing you can watch if you are easily "moroned".

Answer 3

dt George's flag was adopted by the crusaders. The cross is the most obvious Christian symbol. The res indicates blood, either their own or anybody who stood in their way! It went out of use in the time of King James I, who adopted the Union Jack.

The Union Flag is sometimes known as the Union Jack after its creator, James I of England, James VI of Scots. Jack comes from the Latin for James, Jacobus.

James became King of Scots at one year old when his mother Mary Queen of Scots was deposed by rebel Scottish Lords. James patiently waited another thirty-five years until his aunt, Elizabeth I of England died and he succeeded to the throne of England.

James wanted to unite his two kingdoms but the Parliaments of the two sovereign nations opposed it vigorously. James persistently asked his Parliaments to bring about a plan for union but they continually came up with objections. Meanwhile, James did what he could to effect a unification. Firstly, he declared himself ‘King of Great Britain’, a term he created for his new kingdom. James also minted a new coin, which could be used in either England or Scotland. He named it the ‘Unite’. It was worth five shillings in Sterling and three pounds in Scots. (The Scottish currency had been greatly devalued during James reign in Scotland).

Most importantly, James created the new flag overlaying the English cross of St George on the Scottish cross of St Andrew to form a new National Flag. He rejected other designs suggested by his advisors on the grounds that they were not ‘united’. The Union Flag was augmented in 1801 when Ireland became part of The United Kingdom.

James never saw the union of England and Scotland. His great granddaughter, Queen Anne, brought about the Union in 1707.

Answer 4

It dates back to the Middle Ages and was the English flag at the time of the crusades.

Answer 5

hi,
From Wikipedia:

"It is believed to have been adopted for the uniform of English soldiers during the Crusades of the eleventh, twelfth and thirteenth centuries. From about 1277 it officially became the national flag of England."

Answer 6

Bungle did. Zippy protested but Bungle bopped him on the nose and said 'Screw you widemouth!'

Answer 7

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