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Known as the Royal Standard, what does this colourful flag symbolise? And why is the Lion Rampant used instead of the more commonly used Saltire to represent Scotland? Representing the Crown ...
The Lion Rampant flag is another well-known flag associated with Scotland, it is a yellow flag with a red lion and a red frame. This is considered the unofficial flag of Scotland, and is referred ...
It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. THE Lion Rampant is often thought of as second flag of Scotland, after the Saltire, but don’t for a minute go thinking its yours.
THE day has finally arrived for King Charles III to be crowned at his coronation at Westminster Abbey. Throughout the coronation weekend, there will be certain flags used to celebrate the ...
These are England with the three lions (the first and last quarter of the flag), a lion rampant for Scotland and a harp for Ireland. Wales is not represented in the Royal Standard, as its special ...
William is said to have had a unicorn added to the Scottish royal coat of arms—the shield of which is a red Lion Rampant on a yellow ... that the unicorn became Scotland’s national animal ...
THE Lion Rampant is often thought of as second flag of Scotland, after the Saltire, but don’t for a minute go thinking its yours. It’s no’. The law, and the royal family, are quite clear ...