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The Making of the Union Flag St George - England
The National Flag of England England is represented by the flag of St. George ------------------------------------------------ In 1194 A.D., Richard I of England introduced the Cross of St. George, a red cross on a white ground, as the National Flag of England. At this point in the story on the United Kingdom, England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland were separate countries. However, this was soon to change.... In 1536, under Henry VIII, an Act of Union was passed making Wales, in effect a province of England. Other links St George is the patron saint of England. Find out more....

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