This document summarizes some key symbols of the countries that make up the United Kingdom. It describes the national flowers of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It also outlines some important flags, including the Union Jack and flags of the individual countries. Additionally, it mentions several patron saints and other symbolic animals and plants associated with the UK and its constituent nations.

1. British Symbols

2. The United Kingdom
of Great Britain
and Northern Ireland

3. Northern Scotland
Ireland
England
Wales

4. Each country in Britain has
its own patron saint and
floral emblem

5. Heraldic floral badges of the United Kingdom.

6. The Tudor rose is the
national floral emblem of
England. It symbolizes the
end of the Wars of the
Roses.
England

7. Scotland
The national flower of
Scotland is the thistle
Thistle is a prickly-leaved
purple flower which was first
used in the 15th century as a
symbol of defence. The thistle
has been a Scottish symbol for
more than 500 years. It was
found on ancient coins and
coats of arms.

8. The national flower
of Wales is the
daffodil, which is
traditionally worn on
Wales St. David’s Day.

9. The national flower
of Northern Ireland
is the shamrock, a
three-leaved plant
similar to clover. It is
Northern a symbol of trinity
Ireland

10. Flags of the UK

11. the Union Jack
The United Kingdom flag was officially
adopted on January 1, 1801.

12. The flag of the UK is a combination of the
flags of England (the cross of St. George),
Scotland (the cross of St. Andrew), and
Ireland (the cross of St. Patrick).

13. the Union Jack

14. the Union Jack

15. The flag of Scotland -
St Andrew’s Cross
Dating to the 12th century, the historic cross of St.
Andrew was first hoisted in 1512. Also known as the
Saltire, it is one of the oldest country flags. The
Saltire is a flag with a diagonal cross whose arms
extend to the corners of the flag

16. The flag of England -
St George’s Cross
The flag of Ireland -
St Patrick Cross

17. The Welsh flag
This flag was officially adopted in 1959, but the red
dragon (possibly Roman in origin) has been associated
with Wales for many centuries. The green and white
background stripes represent the House of Tudor, a
Welsh dynasty that once held the English throne.

18. Flag of Ulster Flag of Northern Ireland

19. Royal Banner of the King or Queen of the
United Kingdom Today.

20. The Royal Banner of England

21. Scottish Royal banner
The Royal Flag of Scotland, or Rampart
Lion, features a traditional red lion on a
gold field. It is widely used as a second
national flag.

22. The Royal Standard of Scotland
The Royal Standard of Scotland, a banner
showing the Royal Arms of Scotland, is
also frequently to be seen, particularly at
sporting events involving a Scottish team.
Often called the Lion Rampant (after its
chief heraldic device), it is technically the
property of the monarch and its use by
anybody else is illegal, although this is
almost universally ignored, and never
enforced.

23. The Royal Arms of Scotland
The Royal Arms of Scotland is a coat of
arms symbolising Scotland and the
Scottish monarchs.

24. Tartan
is a specific woven textile
pattern that often signifies a
particular Scottish clan, as
featured in a kilt.

25. The gold harp
David's Harp was the National Banner of
Ireland for Many Centuries

26. UK Royal Coat-of-Arms

27. In The Royal Seal
we see the Lions, and the Unicorn. The Harp of
David, and the standing Red Lion.
Lions with royal crowns.
The words: "DIEU ET MON DROIT" which are
Latin and mean: "God And My Right"

28. Unofficial Coat of Arms
The "Three Lions" is the unofficial crest of
England and was first used by Richard I
(Richard the Lionheart) in the late 12th
century.

29. St Andrew
Saint Andrew is the patron
saint of Scotland.
St Andrew's Day, the 30
November, is the national
day with the St. Andrew's
Day Bank Holiday (Scotland)
Act 2007, designating the day
to be an official bank holiday.

30. Saint George
Saint George is the patron
saint of England.

31. Saint Patrick
is the patron saint of Ireland
along with Saints Brigid and
Columba.

32. Saint David
is the patron saint of Wales.

33. The unicorn
is used as a heraldic symbol
of Scotland.

34. National Animal of England – The Lion
Because the lion is symbolic
of bravery, it was frequently
used to depict the courageous
warriors of medieval
England. Today, it remains
the national animal of the
country and is used
extensively in sports’ team
names, logos, icons, and so
on.
One of the great bronze lions at the base of
Nelson's Column in London's Trafalgar Square

35. The Red Dragon
part of the national flag
design, is also a popular
Welsh symbol.