<P> The present design of the Union Flag dates from a Royal proclamation following the union of Great Britain and Ireland in 1801 . The flag combines aspects of three older national flags : the red cross of St George of the Kingdom of England , the white saltire of St Andrew for Scotland ( which two were united in the first Union Flag ) , and the red saltire of St Patrick to represent Ireland . </P>
<P> The present design of the Union Flag dates from a Royal proclamation following the union of Great Britain and Ireland in 1801 . The flag combines aspects of three older national flags : the red cross of St George of the Kingdom of England , the white saltire of St Andrew for Scotland ( which two were united in the first Union Flag ) , and the red saltire of St Patrick to represent Ireland . </P>
when did the union jack become the union flag
when did the union jack become the union flag
1801
1801