The provided reference describes the Union Flag, or Union Jack, as the national flag of the United Kingdom. This flag combines the crosses of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Therefore, there isn't a single national flag that is just English.
Here's a breakdown:
- The Union Flag is the flag of the UK.
- It's composed of the crosses of St. George (England), St. Andrew (Scotland), and St. Patrick (Ireland - now representing Northern Ireland).
- The English flag is St. George's Cross, a red cross on a white background. This is used by the English separately but isn't the national flag of the United Kingdom.
The reference specifically states the Union Flag "combines the crosses of the three countries united under one Sovereign - the kingdoms of England and Wales, of Scotland and of Ireland (although since 1921 only Northern Ireland has been part of the United Kingdom)." Therefore, the Union Jack isn't solely English. The reference does not state that there is an English national flag, but it implies it.
| Flag | Description | Country Representation |
|---|---|---|
| Union Flag (Union Jack) | Combines crosses of England, Scotland & N. Ireland | United Kingdom |
| St. George's Cross | Red cross on a white background | England |
Therefore the answer to the question, if interpreted to mean which is the flag most associated with England, is the St. George's cross. But if the question is taken to mean, which flag is that of the whole of England and the countries it's united with, it is the Union Flag. Since the question does not state "the national flag of England", we can assume it to be asking for the flag most associated with England, and that is the St. George's Cross.
