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Old 03-04-2014, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by merrylander View Post
Then England would need to redo more that the Union Jack, Scottish symbols are all over the money, postage stamps, buildings, etc.
The thistle and the blue & white "St. Andrew's Cross" flag? Do these exist on their own on British currency and postage?

While thinking about this, it dawned on me that the Union Jack doesn't incorporate any Welsh symbology, a white and green flag with a golden dragon "passant". This despite the fact that the British heir apparent is invested as the Prince of Wales. What's up with that?

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