Flag of Wales - Wikipedia
WEBThe flag of Wales (Welsh: Baner Cymru or Y Ddraig Goch, meaning 'the red dragon') consists of a red dragon passant on a green and white field. As with many heraldic charges, the exact representation of the dragon is not standardised in law.
Flag of Wales | Meaning, History & Dragon Symbol | Britannica
WEBThe Tudor dynasty became established in England in 1485, and its first monarch, Henry VII, chose white and green as his livery colours. His red dragon symbol was attributed to Welsh ancestors, and that dragon was recognized in 1801 as the official badge of Wales.
Flag of Wales: History and Meaning - Historyplex
WEBThe flag of Wales is a rectangle in the ratio 3:5. It is divided longitudinally into two halves: The upper one white and the lower one green. A red dragon adorns the flag, facing the flag post.
What is the history of Wales' national flag? - BBC
WEBSep 9, 2023 · The first use of a dragon in connection with what is now Wales is thought to date from the 7th Century. It was only officially recognised as the Welsh national flag in 1959 but the version we...
Wales history: Why is the red dragon on the Welsh flag? - BBC
WEBJul 6, 2019 · Graham Bartram, of the Flag Institute, said: "The Welsh flag we know today - a large red dragon on a white and green background - only came into being in 1959. "But, in fact, the red dragon as...
Wales history: Why is the red dragon on the Welsh flag?
WEBJul 6, 2019 · Why is the red dragon (Y Ddraig Goch) the emblem of Wales? It is flown across the world to mark sporting events and St David's Day every 1 March. But do you know where the flag came from, and why...
Flag of Wales - theflags.org
WEBThe flag of Wales, known as “Y Ddraig Goch” (The Red Dragon), is one of the most striking and recognizable flags, featuring a red dragon on a green and white field. The history of the Welsh flag is a blend of myth, legend, and historical fact, tracing back to …
Flag of Wales - Flagpedia.net
WEBCurrent image of flag of Wales with information and location of Wales.
Flag of Wales - WorldFlags.net
WEBThe flag of Wales, commonly known as Y Ddraig Goch (The Red Dragon), holds a rich history and symbolism that reflects the nation's heritage and identity. The flag features a red dragon on a white and green background.
Wales - History - Themes - Welsh Flag: An official emblem - BBC
WEBFeb 1, 2011 · In 1959, after successful lobbying by the Gorsedd of Bards and others, Queen Elizabeth II made the red dragon on a green and white background the official flag for Wales.