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The flag of Wales (Welsh: Baner Cymru or Y Ddraig Goch, meaning 'the red dragon') consists of a red dragon passant on a green and white field. As with many heraldic charges, the exact representation of the dragon is not standardised in law.
This is a list of flags that are used exclusively in Wales. Other flags used in Wales, as well as the rest of the United Kingdom can be found at list of British flags.
The Tudor dynasty became established in England in 1485, and its first monarch, Henry VII, chose white and green as his livery colours. His red dragon symbol was attributed to Welsh ancestors, and that dragon was recognized in 1801 as the official badge of Wales.
The Welsh Dragon (Welsh: y Ddraig Goch, meaning 'the red dragon'; pronounced [ə ˈðraiɡ ˈɡoːχ]) is a heraldic symbol that represents Wales and appears on the national flag of Wales. Ancient leaders of the Celtic Britons that are personified as dragons include Maelgwn Gwynedd, Mynyddog Mwynfawr and Urien Rheged.
Sep 9, 2023 · The iconic Welsh flag is flown across the world to mark sporting events and St David's Day. According to Mr Bartram, there have still been causes to vary the standard of the design. “One of my...
Jul 6, 2019 · Why is the red dragon (Y Ddraig Goch) the emblem of Wales? It is flown across the world to mark sporting events and St David's Day every 1 March. But do you know where the flag came from, and why...
Jul 6, 2019 · The 1953 flag, which provoked criticism. The essence of this design was then used to form the first official Welsh flag, created for the Queen's coronation in 1953. It comprised a small red...
Feb 1, 2011 · In 1959, after successful lobbying by the Gorsedd of Bards and others, Queen Elizabeth II made the red dragon on a green and white background the official flag for Wales.
Current image of flag of Wales with information and location of Wales.
The flag of Wales is a rectangle in the ratio 3:5. It is divided longitudinally into two halves: The upper one white and the lower one green. A red dragon adorns the flag, facing the flag post.
