the Union Jack

noun

: the national flag of the United Kingdom

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The luncheon began with a commemorative Flag Salute, led by the Sons of the American Revolutionary Color Guard presenting the flags, including the American Flag, the Betsy Ross Flag, the Union Jack and the Sons of the American Revolution Flag. Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 9 July 2026 The royal couple laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to honor the fallen and the military partnership, but the Union Jack flag flown in the King and Queen's procession was flown upside down. Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026 Fans of each club still wave the Irish tricolor and the Union Jack—a surprising sight at a Scotland soccer match. Laura Dannen Redman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026 Flying the Union Jack upside down is considered improper according to Britain's Flag Institute. Terry Collins, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Union Jack

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“The Union Jack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Union%20Jack. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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