Symbols of the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man
Symbols of the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man is a list of the national symbols of the United Kingdom, its constituent countries (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland), and the British Crown dependencies (the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man). Each separate entry has its own set of unique symbols.
Of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
| Name and flag | National Personification | National Animal(s) | Coat of Arms | Motto | Anthem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom Flag of the United Kingdom (Union Flag)  | Britannia | Lion Bulldog  | Royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom .svg.png) | Dieu et mon droit (French) "God and my right" (as used in England, Northern Ireland & Wales) In Defens (Scots) "In Defence" (as used in Scotland) | "God Save the Queen" Note: "Queen" is replaced with "King" in the lyrics whenever the monarch is male. |
Of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Further information: National symbols of England, National symbols of Scotland and National symbols of Wales
| Name and flag | Patron Saint | National Flower(s) | National Animal(s) | Coat of Arms | Motto | Anthem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England Flag of England  | St. George[1] | Tudor Rose[2] | Lion[3] | Royal Arms of England.svg.png) | Dieu et mon droit (French) "God and my right" | None See Proposed national anthems of England. |
| Scotland Flag of Scotland  | St. Andrew[4] | Thistle[2].svg.png) | Unicorn[5] | Royal Arms of Scotland | In Defens (Scots) "In Defence" | Flower of Scotland (de facto) See also Proposed national anthems of Scotland. |
| Wales Flag of Wales  | St. David[6] | Leek[2] or Daffodil[2] _-_25.jpg) | Red Dragon[7] | Royal Badge of Wales.svg.png){kind=icon} | Cymru am byth (Welsh) "Wales forever" | Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau (Welsh) "Land of my Fathers" |
| Northern Ireland Unofficial flag of Northern Ireland[Note 1]  | St. Patrick[2].jpg) | Flax Flower[10] or Shamrock[2] .svg.png) | None | None Former Coat of arms of Northern Ireland:  | Quis separabit? (Latin) "Who will separate us?" (de facto) | Londonderry Air (de facto) |
- ↑ There has been no official national flag of Northern Ireland[8] since 1973. However, the shown Ulster banner, official flag of the Government of Northern Ireland between 1953-1973, has since been the de facto flag of Northern Ireland, and continued to be used by international sporting organisations.[9] See Northern Ireland flags issue for more information.
Of the British Crown Dependencies
The Channel Islands
Bailiwick of Jersey
| Name and flag | Patron Saint | Traditional Animal Nickname | Coat of Arms | Motto | Anthem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey Flag of Jersey  | St. Helier | Crapauds | Coat of Arms of Jersey | - | "Ma Normandie" (French) My Normandy |
Bailiwick of Guernsey
| Name and flag | Patron Saint | National Flower | Traditional Animal Nickname | Coat of Arms | Motto | Anthem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guernsey Flag of Guernsey  | St. Sampson[11] | Guernsey Lily.jpg) | Les ânes |
Coat of arms of Guernsey | - | "Sarnia Cherie" |
| Sark Flag of Sark  | St. Magloire | - | Corbins.jpg) | Coat of arms of Sark | - | "Sarnia Cherie" (Guernsey) |
| Alderney Flag of Alderney  | St. Anne | - | Lapins | Coat of arms of Alderney | - | "Sarnia Cherie" (Guernsey) |
| Herm Flag of Herm  | St Tugual | - | - | Coat of Arms of Herm | - | "Sarnia Cherie" (Guernsey) |
The Isle of Man
| Name and flag | Patron Saint | National Flower(s) | Coat of Arms | Motto | Anthem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isle of Man Flag of the Isle of Man  | St. Maughold | Cushag (popularly)  or Fuchsia[12]  | Coat of arms of the Isle of Man | Quocunque Jeceris Stabit (Latin) "Wherever you throw it, it will stand" | "O Land of Our Birth" |
See also
- United Kingdom
- British Crown Dependencies
- List of British flags
- United Kingdom - Symbols
- Channel Islands - Culture
- National symbols of England
- National symbols of Scotland
- National symbols of Northern Ireland
- National symbols of Wales
- Symbols of the British Overseas Territories
References
- ↑ CBBC Newsround | Guides | UK | Patron saints | St George: England
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 National Emblems of Britain
- ↑ New Page 1
- ↑ CBBC Newsround | Guides | UK | Patron saints | St Andrew: Scotland
- ↑ Civilization.ca - Treasures Gallery - Queen's Beasts: Unicorn of Scotland
- ↑ CBBC Newsround | Guides | UK | Patron saints | St David: Wales
- ↑ Civilization.ca - Treasures Gallery - Queen's Beasts: Red Dragon of Wales
- ↑ So you think you know the Northern Ireland flag?
- ↑ http://www.fifa.com/associations/association=nir/index.html
- ↑ United Kingdom One Pound Coin Design
- ↑ Marr, James (2001). History of Guernsey: The Bailiwick's Story (Second ed.). St Peter Port, Guernsey: Guernsey Press Ltd. ISBN 0953916618.
- ↑ Plantlife county flowers results
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