Roger was about 4 when in 1606 King James I gave orders for a British flag to be created which bore the combined crosses of St George and of St Andrew. The result was the Union Jack flag created to celebrate the coming together of the Scotland and England crowns. The previous Cross of Saint George flag was exhibited for four centuries!
King James I Orders New British Flag
By Michael Alan Prestwood
Author and Natural Philosopher
01 Jan 2019
Published 7 years ago.
Updated 2 years ago.
King James I Orders New British Flag
1606
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