Презентация на тему: "British Symbols"

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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Scotland England Northern Ireland Wales

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Each country in Britain has its own patron saint and floral emblem

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England The Tudor rose is the national floral emblem of England. It symbolizes the end of the Wars of the Roses.

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Scotland The national flower of Scotland is the thistle Thistle is a prickly-leaved purple flower which was first used in the 15th century as a symbol of defence. The thistle has been a Scottish symbol for more than 500 years. It was found on ancient coins and coats of arms.

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Wales The national flower of Wales is the daffodil, which is traditionally worn on St. David’s Day.

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Northern Ireland The national flower of Northern Ireland is the shamrock, a three-leaved plant similar to clover. It is a symbol of trinity

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the Union Jack The United Kingdom flag was officially adopted on January 1, 1801 .

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The flag of the UK is a combination of the flags of England (the cross of St. George), Scotland (the cross of St. Andrew), and Ireland (the cross of St. Patrick

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The flag of Scotland - St Andrew’s Cross Dating to the 12th century, the historic cross of St. Andrew was first hoisted in 1512. Also known as the Saltire , it is one of the oldest country flags. The Saltire is a flag with a diagonal cross whose arms extend to the corners of the flag

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The flag of Ireland - St Patrick Cross The flag of England - St George’s Cross

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Royal Banner of the King or Queen of the United Kingdom Today.

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The Royal Banner of England Scottish Royal banner The gold harp

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The Welsh flag This flag was officially adopted in 1959, but the red dragon ( possibly Roman in origin ) has been associated with Wales for many centuries. The green and white background stripes represent the House of Tudor, a Welsh dynasty that once held the English throne.