Scotland
The flags of Scotland as seen to the left are the Royal Standard of the King of Scots and the national flag of Scotland, Saint Andrew's Cross. The legend behind the use of Saint Andrews Cross dates back to a fierce battle the Scots were invovled in. Legend has it that the night before the battle, Saint Andrew appeared to the commander of the army and promised him victory, in the morning, the troops were encouraged by a white cross in the sky against a blue background. St. Andrew's cross had appeared to them and they gained the confidence necesary to defeat their enemies. It is said that from that day on, the flag of Scotland was that of St. Andrews Cross.
Today, Scotland uses the Union Jack as a member of the United Kingdom, but Saint Andrews Cross is still flown with pride.
The other flag to the left is the Royal Standard of the King of Scots. It is flown over royal palaces in Scotland when the Queen is not in residence, such as Holyrood Palace and Balmoral Castle. It can also be used by representatives of the crown. It's use is restricted by the Act of the Parliament of Scotland 1672 cap. 47 and 30 & 31 Vict. cap. 17, but it is often seen flying unnoficially at sporting events and no one has ever been prosecuted for doing so.
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