The Union Flag (official flag of the UK)

The Union Flag, also known as the Union Jack, is the official national flag of the United Kingdom. It combines elements of three older flags representing England, Scotland, and Ireland: the red cross of St. George (England), the white diagonal cross of St. Andrew (Scotland), and the red diagonal cross of St. Patrick (Ireland). These elements are blended into a single design, symbolizing the unity of these nations under one crown. The flag’s distinctive design features a blue field with intersecting red and white crosses, reflecting the historical unions that formed the UK.