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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Symbols of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland [edit]
| Sovereign state | National Personification | National Animal(s) | Coat of Arms | Motto | Anthem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom Flag of the United Kingdom (Union Jack) |
Britannia |
Lion Bulldog |
Royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom |
Dieu et mon droit (French) "God and my right" (as used in England, Northern Ireland & Wales) In Defens (Scots) "In Defence" (as used in Scotland) |
"God Save the Queen" Note: "Queen" is replaced with "King" in the lyrics whenever the monarch is male. |
Individual countries of the United Kingdom [edit]
Further information: National symbols of England, National symbols of Scotland, and National symbols of Wales
Symbols of the British Crown Dependencies [edit]
The Channel Islands [edit]
Bailiwick of Jersey [edit]
| Country | Patron Saint | Traditional Animal Nickname | Coat of Arms | Motto | Anthem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey Flag of Jersey |
St. Helier |
Crapauds |
Coat of Arms of Jersey |
- | "Ma Normandie" (French) My Normandy |
Bailiwick of Guernsey [edit]
| Country | Patron Saint | National Flower | Traditional Animal Nickname | Coat of Arms | Motto | Anthem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guernsey Flag of Guernsey |
St Peter |
Guernsey Lily |
Les ânes |
Coat of arms of Guernsey |
- | "Sarnia Cherie" |
| Sark Flag of Sark |
St Magloire | - | Corbins |
Coat of arms of Sark |
- | "Sarnia Cherie" (Guernsey) |
| Alderney Flag of Alderney |
St Anne | - | Lapins |
Coat of arms of Alderney |
- | "Sarnia Cherie" (Guernsey) |
| Herm Flag of Herm |
St Tugual | - | - | Coat of Arms of Herm |
- | "Sarnia Cherie" (Guernsey) |
The Isle of Man [edit]
| Country | Patron Saint | National Flower(s) | Coat of Arms | Motto | Anthem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isle of Man Flag of 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 us, we will stand" |
"O Land of Our Birth" |
See also [edit]
- 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
References [edit]
- ^ 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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