Flag of Guernsey

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The Flag of Guernsey is the national flag of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, a British Crown dependency located in the English Channel off the coast of Normandy. The flag was adopted on 30 April 1985 and consists of a red St George's Cross with an additional gold cross within it on a white field.

History

The flag was designed to distinguish Guernsey from the Flag of England, which also features the St George's Cross. The gold cross was added to represent the cross that William the Conqueror used on his flag during the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The design was chosen after a competition and was officially adopted in 1985.

Design and symbolism

The flag's design features a red cross of St George on a white background, with a smaller gold cross within the red cross. The red cross represents Guernsey's historical connection to England, while the gold cross symbolizes the island's unique identity and its historical ties to William the Conqueror.

Usage

The flag is used by the States of Guernsey, the island's government, and is flown on public buildings and during official events. It is also used by Guernsey-registered ships and can be seen during local celebrations and sporting events.

Related flags

The flag of Guernsey is similar to the Flag of England and the Flag of Jersey, another Channel Island. It also shares similarities with the Union Jack, the national flag of the United Kingdom.

See also

• Bailiwick of Guernsey
• Flag of England
• Flag of Jersey
• Union Jack
• William the Conqueror
• Battle of Hastings