Royal Banner of Scotland
lion rampant with blue (Azure) claws and tongue, within a red double border having a motif of alternating heraldic lilies, on a yellow (Or) field . |
The Royal Banner of the Royal Arms of Scotland,
The earliest recorded use of the
Design
Displaying a red lion rampant, with blue tongue and claws, within a red double border on a yellow background, the design of the Royal Banner of Scotland is
History
The
Following the
Protocol
Use at royal residences
The Royal Banner of Scotland is used officially at the Scottish royal residences of the
Use by representatives of the Monarchy
In the tradition of
Use by the Heir Apparent
A variation of the Royal Banner of Scotland is used by the heir apparent to the monarch, the Duke of Rothesay, whose standard is the banner defaced with an Azure coloured plain label of three points.[19] The personal banner of Charles III, prior to his accession to the throne, also featured the same, displayed upon an inner shield.[20]
Legal status
As the personal banner of the Monarch, use of the Royal Banner of Scotland is restricted under the
In 1934,
Appearance in other royal flags
As well as forming the basis of the standard of the Duke of Rothesay,
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The Standard of the Duke of Rothesay, viz the Royal Banner of Scotland defaced with a plain label of three points Azure.
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The Royal Standard of the United Kingdom used in Scotland, featuring the Royal Banner of Scotland in the first and fourth quarters.
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The Royal Standard of the United Kingdom used outwith Scotland, featuring the Royal Banner of Scotland in the second quarter.
Gallery
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The Royal Standard of the United Kingdom used in Scotland and (clockwise) those of the Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Anne, Princess Royal (Scottish variant) and Duke of Rothesay, displayed in St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh.
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The Royal Standard of the United Kingdom used in Scotland, featuring the Royal Banner of Scotland in the first and fourth quarters, flying over thePalace of Holyrood House, Edinburgh.
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The Royal Standard of the United Kingdom used outside of Scotland, featuring the Royal Banner of Scotland in the second quarter, flying over Buckingham Palace, London.
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Queen Elizabeth II's personal Canadian flag, featuring the Royal Banner of Scotland in the quartered coat contained in the first and second divisions, flying over the Peace Tower, Ottawa.
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The Royal Banner of Scotland, flying over Balmoral Castle, Aberdeenshire.
National Flag of Scotland
The Flag of Scotland, also known as the Saint Andrew's Cross or more commonly The Saltire, is the national flag of Scotland.[33] It is also, where possible, flown from Scottish Government buildings every day from 8am until sunset, with certain exceptions, for example, on United Kingdom National Days.[34]
See also
- Hereditary Bearer of the Royal Banner
- Royal coat of arms of Scotland
- Royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom
- Royal Standard of the United Kingdom
- Arms of Canada
- Royal Standard of Canada
- List of Scottish flags
- List of British flags
- Scottish heraldry
- Duke of Rothesay
- List of Scottish monarchs
References
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
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- ^ "No. 24101". The Edinburgh Gazette. 29 November 1996. p. 2862.
- ^ Tytler, Patrick F (1845). History of Scotland. Vol. 2: 1149–1603. William Tait. p. 433 – via Google Books.
- ^ Innes of Learney, Sir Thomas (1934). Scots heraldry: a practical handbook on the historical principles and modern application of the art and science. Oliver and Boyd. p. 186 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b c d "The 'Lion Rampant' Flag". The Court of the Lord Lyon. Archived from the original on 5 June 2011. Retrieved 10 October 2008. pointing at the Lyon King of Arms Act 1672, c. 47 and the Lyon King of Arms Act 1867, 30 & 31 Vict. c. 17
- ^ a b c "Union Jack". The Royal Household. Archived from the original on 30 June 2013. Retrieved 28 August 2009.
- ^ ISBN 1-84383-261-5.
Most important, the convex shield now displays arms of a lion rampant, without as yet the embellishment of a border of any sort
At Google Book Search - ^ "United Kingdom Monarchs (1603-present)". The Royal Household. Archived from the original on 10 March 2010. Retrieved 15 December 2009.
- ^ "Royal Standard". The Royal Household. Archived from the original on 28 December 2009. Retrieved 15 December 2009.
- ^ "'Super regiment' badge under fire". BBC News. British Broadcasting Corporation. 16 August 2005. Retrieved 9 December 2009.
- ISBN 9780776604725.
- ^ "Further Guidance on Flags". The Court of the Lord Lyon. Archived from the original on 2 August 2009. Retrieved 10 September 2009.
- ^ "Scottish Standard". UK Flags. Flying Colours Flagmakers. Archived from the original on 26 July 2011. Retrieved 11 December 2009.
- ISBN 0-8063-0737-4.
Milesius of Spain bore three lions in his shield and standard, for the following reasons: namely, that, in his travels in his younger days into foreign countries, passing through Africa, he, by his cunning and valour, killed in one morning three lions; and that, in memory of so noble and valiant an exploit, he always after bore three lions on his shield, which his two surviving sons Heber and Heremon, and his grandson Heber Donn, son of Ir, after their conquest of Ireland, divided amongst them, as well as they did the country: each of them bearing a Lion in his shield and banner, but of different colours; which the Chiefs of their posterity continue to this day: some with additions and differences; others plain and entire as they had it from their ancestors.
Google Books - ^ Pepper, George (1829). The Irish Shield and Monthly Milesian. Volume 937 of American periodical series, 1800-1850. s.n. p. 309.
From the royal Irish source sprung the Malcolms, the Bruces, the Baliols, the Stuarts, the Campbells as well as the Douglases, and Macullamore, and the reigning family of England, as the Irish and Scottish genealogies will prove.
Google Books - ^ Strong, John; Tatlock, Perry (1950). The legendary history of Britain: Geoffrey of Monmouth's Historia Regum Britanniae and its early vernacular versions. University of California Press. p. 329.
- ISBN 978-1-86232-297-4.
The usage of the Lion Rampant banner follows Scottish practice in that it is not restricted to the monarch but is used by the monarch's high-ranking representatives. These are the Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, the Lord Lyon King of Arms, the Keeper of the Great Seal (who is the Scottish First Minister) and the Lord Lieutenants of the Counties.
At Google Book Search - ISBN 1-84383-261-5.
- ^ "Standards". Website of The Prince of Wales. Retrieved 28 August 2009.
- ^ Sylvia, Andrew (19 January 2012). "Why Does the Flag at MacKay's Hardware Have Blue Toenails?". Westford, MA Patch. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- ISBN 1-84354-336-2.
- ^ "The Scottish Souvenir Shop". World Souvenirs Ltd. Retrieved 15 December 2009.
- ^ "ScotWeb". Scotweb Marketing Ltd. Retrieved 12 December 2009.
- ISBN 978-0-415-44404-0.
King George V issued a Royal Warrant in 1934 that allowed the banner to be used during the Silver Jubilee celebrations of 1935 in Scotland 'as a mark of respect to the Sovereign', but not to be flown on flagpoles or public buildings - it was solely for 'decorative ebullition', comparable today with its being displayed at football matches.
Google Books - ^ "Lion Rampant Flag (1936)". Parliamentary Debates (Hansard). House of Commons. 24 November 1936. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
- ^ "Holyrood Opening". The Scottish Parliament. Archived from the original on 23 April 2010. Retrieved 16 December 2009.
- ^ Gordon, Phil (29 March 2003). "How Scottish fans fell out of love with Hampden and their team". The Times. Times Newspapers Ltd. Retrieved 15 December 2009.
- ^ "The Lion Rampant & Heraldry". The McGeachie Surname Forum. Archived from the original on 1 March 2012. Retrieved 28 August 2009.
- ISBN 1-84383-261-5.
From ca 1398, the King's eldest son was formally the Duke of Rothesay, though he is seldom found thus stated. Moreover, in 1469 the earldom of Carrick, lordship of Bute and the castle of Rothesay were permanently united and considered as the fief of the eldest son of the King of Scots; the dukedom of Rothesay is deemed to descend with them. His arms were the royal arms of Scotland with the addition of a label of three points azure
At Google Books - ^ "Personal flags and standards". Canadian Heritage. Retrieved 15 December 2009.
- ^ "Ceremonial and Canadian Symbols". Canadian Heritage. Retrieved 28 August 2009.
- ^ Gardiner, James. "Scotland's National Flag, the Saltire or St Andrews Cross". Scran. Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. Retrieved 9 December 2009.
- ^ "Flag Flying Guidance". Issue No. 13 (Valid from January 2009). The Government of Scotland. 1 January 2009. Retrieved 9 December 2009.
External links
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Standard of the Duke of Rothesay, together with the . Accessed 2009-12-16 |
- The Court of the Lord Lyon website Archived 5 June 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- The Scottish Government - Flag Flying Guidance website
- Official website of the Royal Family