British Flag History-Colors of the United Kingdom's Pride

British Flag History-Colors of the United Kingdom&Pride. The British flag is a composite of the flags of England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. It consists of three intersecting crosses, with the red cross of Saint George (patron saint of England) as the base, the white diagonal cross of Saint Andrew (patron saint of Scotland) overlaying it, and the red diagonal cross of Saint Patrick (patron saint of Ireland) further overlaying the other two. The flag&design reflects the history and unification of the different countries that make up the United Kingdom. The red cross of Saint George represents England, the largest constituent country. The white diagonal cross of Saint Andrew represents Scotland, and the red diagonal cross of Saint Patrick represents Northern Ireland. The Union Jack has its origins in the 17th century when England and Scotland were united under the rule of King James VI of Scotland, who became King James I of England. The flag symbolizes the harmonious coexistence and cooperation between the nations within the United Kingdom.