The union jack flag represents Great Britain and includes the crosses of St. Andrew, St. George, and St. Patrick representing Scotland, England, and Ireland. Great Britain includes Scotland, England, and Wales while the United Kingdom also includes Northern Ireland. National symbols include the red rose, thistle, leek, and shamrock. Queen Elizabeth II resides at Buckingham Palace in London, the capital of England and Great Britain. Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland known for bagpipes, kilts, lakes, castles, and whisky.