Royal Flag Of Scotland

In addition to the national flag of scotland known as the flag of st.

Royal flag of scotland. 1st quarter representing denmark 2nd quarter greece 3rd quarter. Banner scotland grunge flag waving loop royal flag of scotland stock royal banner of scotland flag saltire and lion rant british royal flags prince charles royal standard of scotland lion rant flag 150x90cm 9x5ftfi lion rant of scotland nylon flag 3x5 ft royal standardis personal use of the lion rant flag on stickers mugs etcthe read more. The lion flag is often considered the unofficial national flag and referred to as the royal flag of scotland. It flies over balmoral castle and holyrood palace but only when the monarch is not in residence.

Download in under 30 seconds. Royal standard of the united kingdom used in scotland. The flag of scotland also known as the saint andrew s cross or more commonly the saltire is the national flag of scotland. On a gold field and framed by a red double tressure flory counter flory the red lion rampant with.

The royal standard of scotland is also known as the lion rampant. Download royal flag of scotland images and photos. The saltire is the correct flag for all individuals and corporate bodies to fly in order to demonstrate both their loyalty and scottish nationality. The royal coat of arms of scotland a red lion and intricate border on a yellow background was used in the early 13th century on seals and quite possibly in flag form.

The fleur de lis along the border recalls an old alliance with france. From flags of the world by e m c. The royal flag of scotland or the rampant lion features a traditional red lion on a gold field. It is also where possible flown from scottish government buildings every day from 8am until sunset with certain.

Flag date use description since 1837. Image by martin grieve 8 april 2007. The saltire appears to have become the official national flag in 1385 when the parliament of scotland agreed that scottish soldiers should wear the white cross as a distinguishing mark. A banner of the royal coat of arms of the united kingdom used exclusively in scotland by the sovereign an alternative form is used elsewhere.

The royal term applies because this flag historically and legally belongs to the monarchy or royalty more specifically to a king or queen of scotland. In the 20th century it was unofficially and improperly used as a scottish national flag. However it is widely used as a second national flag. Scotland has its own version of the royal standard in which the red lion rampant occupies the senior positions in the first and fourth quarters whilst the england s three lions are in the second and the harp of ireland in the third.

A banner of the coat of arms of prince philip. Note that it is not the official state flag of scotland and only to be used by the reigning monarch. In such times flags and banners were important to identify opposing forces in heat of battle. Standard of the duke of edinburgh.