Michael wrote

> More off-topic information:
>
> The Union Jack, as it's name indicates, is the flag adopted as the
> flag for the United Kingdom upon the Union of England and Scotland,
> and modified after the Union with Ireland. It is a combination of
> the English flag of St. George (red cross (+) on white background),
> the Scottish flag of St. Andrew (diagonal white cross (x) on blue
> background) and the Irish flag of St. Patrick (diagonal red cross
> (x) on white background).

I am always amazed at how people leave out the Cross of St David, a
blue + on a white background. No wonder Welsh Nationalists so
frequently have a chip on their shoulder at being overlooked.

Regards

John