The Union Jack flag is the national flag of the United Kingdom. It represents the four ... Before the 1600s, the term "jack" was used to describe a small flag flown at the bow of a ship.

THE national flag of the United Kingdom is also commonly known as the ... be flown only by ships of the Royal Navy as a jack, a small flag at the bowsprit; the term 'jack' once meant small." ...

The United Kingdom, and the Commonwealth ... feature prominently during the ceremony is the Union Jack, the British flag.

The United Kingdom is a place of curious tradition. Beyond the formalities of queens, dukes, and baby princes, they also have a parliamentary flags and heraldry committee which has been very busy ...