Support the Saltire Memorial appeal
Unveiled on St Andrew’s Day 1965, the Saltire Memorial in Athelstaneford, birthplace of the Scottish flag, has deteriorated beyond repair. It now […]
Talking flags, community and identity
Talking flags, community and identity with the Big Issue. That’s our President Malcolm Farrow in his latest round of press and radio […]
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 […]
Happy 230th birthday to the French tricolore
Chapeau to our friends in the Société française de vexillologie (SFV) who recently organised a great day in French vexillology. Thursday 15 […]
New state flag for Utah
The US state of Utah has a new state flag – but only by five votes. The flag bill now awaits the […]
Coronation emblem revealed
Buckingham Palace has revealed King Charles III’s official coronation emblem, created by Sir Jony Ive. Sir Jony is famous for his innovative, […]
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 1926–2022
The Flag Institute mourns the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral Castle on 8 September 2022. Her long reign has […]
Flags for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
HM Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Platinum Jubilee in 2022, having reigned for longer than any other British monarch. Flags, of course, […]
Flag of Ukraine
The Blue and Yellow and its struggle to fly The sky blue and yellow of the flag of Ukraine have become 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 […]
Half-mast for HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
Following the the death of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, flags will fly at half-mast from now until, and including, […]
Union Flag: new official guidance
Following the publication of new official guidance, the Union flag is set to fly year round on UK Government buildings in England, […]