<ul><li>The flag takes its colours from the shield of the arms of two local Yorkshire saints. Wilfrid (blue) and William (gold). William was martyred in 1154 via poisoning and so a Christian cross is present.</li></ul>
 * The rose in the centre is the White Rose of York, which has for centuries being the prime symbol representing Yorkshire. It is derived from the royal House of York who take their name from Yorkshire capital, the city of York. The royal house has long connections with Yorkshire aside from the name, as the founder of the House of York was the first Duke of York, a title which followed on from the old King of Jorvik. Richard of Conisburgh was born at Conisbrough Castle in the West Riding, his son Richard Plantagenet died in the same riding at Wakefield. King Richard III of England spent the majority of his life at Middleham Castle in the North Riding, his only son and heir who died young Edward of Middleham was born at Middleham and burried at Sheriff Hutton in the same riding, a unique case for the child of a monarch.* Featured within the rose are five ermine. This represents Breton influence in five of the historic wapentakes, up in the North Riding. This manifested itself in the Honour of Richmond which was a Breton colony. The title Earl of Richmond was commonly held by the Duke of Brittany or his family. This influence is somewhat unique on the island.
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