Significato della bandiera del Regno Unito. The Union Jack The Union Jack is a fine expression of unity as well as diversity. The British flag incorporates the national symbols of three distinct countries, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The "Union Jack" or "Union Flag" is a composite design made up of three different national symbols: St. George's Cross, the flag of England St. Andrew's Cross, the flag of Scotland St. Patrick's Cross, the flag of Ireland The cross represented in each flag is named after the patron saint of each country: St. George, patron saint of England, St. Andrew, patron saint of Scotland and St. Patrick, patron saint of Ireland. Story 1603 - King James VI of Scotland inherited the English throne and became King James I of England. 1606 - the National Flags of Scotland and England were united for use at sea. 1707 - during the reign of Queen Anne, the first Unio...