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The pro-union cause will likely get weaker, given that Labour and Liberal Democratic politicians, especially those trying to protect their dwindling Scottish constituencies, are uncomfortable wrapping themselves in the Union Jack.
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Charles King, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2012
The future monarch coordinated with his dad in a navy suit and blue, white and red striped ties, representing the colors of the Union Jack flag.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024
Britain’s flag tells a similarly othering story: Wales is the sole U.K. country not represented on the Union Jack.
—Tom Vanderbilt, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2024
The claim: British flag was lowered to half-mast at government buildings in UK in March 2024
A March 17 Instagram post (direct link, archive link) shows the Union Jack flying at half-mast on a rooftop.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2024
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Charles King, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2012
The future monarch coordinated with his dad in a navy suit and blue, white and red striped ties, representing the colors of the Union Jack flag.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024
Britain’s flag tells a similarly othering story: Wales is the sole U.K. country not represented on the Union Jack.
—Tom Vanderbilt, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2024
The claim: British flag was lowered to half-mast at government buildings in UK in March 2024
A March 17 Instagram post (direct link, archive link) shows the Union Jack flying at half-mast on a rooftop.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2024
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“The Union Jack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Union%20Jack. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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