The Union Flag was adopted as the national flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and ... a red cross on a white background, representing both England and Wales. The cross saltire of St ...

It wasn't until Ireland became a part of the United Kingdom in 1801 that Saint Patrick's Cross was added to the flag, represented by the diagonal red cross on a white background. Initially ...

THE national flag of the United Kingdom is also commonly known as the ... is a red cross on a white background and was combined with the cross of St Andrew in 1606. The cross saltire of St ...