Symbols of the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man
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This is a list of the symbols of the United Kingdom, the Constituent Countries (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales), the British Crown Dependencies (The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man). Each separate entry has its own set of unique symbols.
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[edit] Symbols of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
| Country | National Personification | National Animal(s) | Coat of Arms | Motto | Anthem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
United Kingdom |
Britannia |
Lion Bulldog  |
Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom .svg) |
Dieu et mon droit (French) "God and my right" |
"God Save the King" Note: "King" is replaced with "Queen" in the lyrics whenever the monarch is female. |
[edit] Individual countries of the United Kingdom
| Country | Patron Saint | National Flower(s) | National Animal(s) | Coat of Arms | Motto | Anthem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
England |
St. George[1] |
Tudor Rose[2] |
Lion[3] |
Coat of Arms of England.svg) |
Dieu et mon droit (French) "God and my right" |
None See Proposed national anthems of England. |
Scotland |
St. Andrew[4] |
Thistle[2].svg) |
Unicorn[5] |
Coat of Arms of Scotland |
In My Defens God Me Defend (Scots) | Flower of Scotland (de facto) |
Wales |
St. David[6] |
Leek[2] or Daffodil[2] _-_25.jpg) |
Red Dragon[7] |
Royal Badge of Wales.svg){kind=icon} |
Cymru am byth (Welsh) "Wales forever" |
Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau (Welsh) "Land of my Fathers" |
| Northern Ireland There is no official National flag of Northern Ireland[8] following the Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973 or any unofficial flag universally supported in Northern Ireland. The use of various flags in Northern Ireland is contentious. See Northern Ireland flags issue for more information. |
St. Patrick[2].jpg) |
Shamrock[2].svg) or Flax[9]  |
None | None Former Coat of Arms of Northern Ireland:  |
None | Londonderry Air (de facto) |
[edit] Symbols of the British Crown Dependencies
[edit] The Channel Islands
[edit] Bailiwick of Jersey
| Country | Patron Saint | Traditional Animal Nickname | Coat of Arms | Motto | Anthem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jersey |
St. Helier |
Crapauds |
Coat of Arms of Jersey |
- | "Ma Normandie" (French) My Normandy |
[edit] Bailiwick of Guernsey
| Country | Patron Saint | National Flower | Traditional Animal Nickname | Coat of Arms | Motto | Anthem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Guernsey |
St Peter |
Guernsey Lily.jpg) |
Les ânes |
Coat of arms of Guernsey |
- | "Sarnia Cherie" |
Sark |
St Magloire | - | Corbins.jpg) |
Coat of arms of Sark |
- | "Sarnia Cherie" (Guernsey) |
Alderney |
St Anne | - | Lapins |
Coat of arms of Alderney |
- | "Sarnia Cherie" (Guernsey) |
Herm |
St Tugual | - | - | Coat of Arms of Herm |
- | "Sarnia Cherie" (Guernsey) |
[edit] The Isle of Man
| Country | Patron Saint | National Flower(s) | Coat of Arms | Motto | Anthem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The Isle of Man |
St. Maughold | Cushag (popularly) or Fuchsia[10]  |
Coat of Arms of the Isle of Man |
Quocunque Jeceris Stabit (Latin) "Wherever you throw it, it will stand" |
"O Land of Our Birth" |
[edit] See also
- United Kingdom
- British Crown Dependencies
- List of British flags
- United Kingdom - Symbols
- Channel Islands - Culture
- National symbols of England
- National symbols of Scotland
- National symbols of Northern Ireland
- National symbols of Wales
[edit] References
- ^ CBBC Newsround | Guides | UK | Patron saints | St George: England
- ^ a b c d e f National Emblems of Britain
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- ^ CBBC Newsround | Guides | UK | Patron saints | St Andrew: Scotland
- ^ Civilization.ca - Treasures Gallery - Queen's Beasts: Unicorn of Scotland
- ^ CBBC Newsround | Guides | UK | Patron saints | St David: Wales
- ^ Civilization.ca - Treasures Gallery - Queen's Beasts: Red Dragon of Wales
- ^ So you think you know the Northern Ireland flag?}}
- ^ United Kingdom One Pound Coin Design
- ^ Plantlife county flowers results
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