T he Guildhall in the City of London flew the Union flag on St George’s Day.. “This seems odd to me. We take pride in St Andrew (and his flag in Scotland) and St Patrick Day events,” my ...

The flag is a symbol of Christ's victory over death ... The banner, entitled the Cross of St George, was adopted by England and the City of London in 1190 for their ships entering the Mediterranean, ...

This is also why St George’s cross is on the English flag: St George was traditionally depicted carrying or wearing a red cross on white background, and King Richard adopted it in his honour.

The Flags of the National Saints; George, Andrew, and Patrick, are flown on their respective days, and the Welsh Dragon Flag is flown on St David's Day. The Royal Air Force Flag is flown on the ...