Flags in the spotlight: FI press release
With flags in the spotlight countrywide, late August has been a hectic time for the Flag Institute. In 30+ radio and press […]
Commander Bruce Nicolls RN
We are sad to report that Commander Bruce Nicolls RN died on 2 July 2023 at the age of 91. Bruce served […]
Knit your own Union Jack?
Knit your own Union Jack? Why not? Buckinghamshire-based Katie Ayers set herself this challenge and turned to us for vital information. Our […]
Kevin Harrington 1934-2023
We’re sad to share news that our good friend Kevin Harrington died on 19 February 2023. Kevin was the long-time President of […]
Wales wins the World Cup (of flags) 2022
Wales wins the World Cup of Flags 2022! The Red Dragon crushed mighty Brazil, grabbing 93.5 per cent of the votes. ‘Wales […]
Robin Ashburner
We heard with great sorrow of the death of Robin Ashburner. Not only was Robin a past President and our honorary vice-President. […]
Philip Tibbetts joins Scotland’s Lyon Court
Congratulations to Communities Vexillologist Philip Tibbetts on his appointment as an Officer of Arms in Scotland’s Lyon Court. On 1 September Philip […]
John Vaughan OAM
Life member John Vaughan is celebrating today – and with good reason. In the recent Queen’s Birthday Honours List, he receives the […]
A new flag for the House of Commons
Tuesday 11 May 2021 saw the first flying of a new flag for the House of Commons. Graham Bartram, Chief Vexillologist of […]
FI 50th birthday party
A grand online FI 50th birthday party will open the Flag Institute’s Golden Jubilee Year on Friday 23 April, 7pm-9.30pm. Trustees, members […]
Happy birthday, Flag Institute!
The Flag Institute – founded on 23 April 1971 by Dr William Crampton and his band of bold vexillological pioneers – celebrates […]