The flag of Wales (Welsh: Baner Cymru or Y Ddraig Goch, meaning ' the red dragon ') consists of a red dragon passant on a green and white field. As with many heraldic charges, the exact representation …

It has appeared on a flag of white-over-green stripes since at least 1911, when the future King Edward VIII was invested with the title Prince of Wales. Other variations of the Welsh dragon flag also exist.

When Owain Glyndŵr led his feted (though ultimately ill-fated) rebellion against the English King Henry IV in 1400, he did so under a white banner adorned with a golden dragon. It was Henry Tudor that …

The flag was designed to be clearly visible and distinctive, with bold colors that stand out whether flying or hanging limp in still air. During the 1960s and 1970s, the Welsh flag became a symbol of the …

Nov 9, 2025 · The Welsh flag, known as Y Ddraig Goch in Welsh, is one of the most striking and distinctive national flags in the world. Featuring a bold red dragon passant on a field divided …

Sep 9, 2023 · It was in 1959 that the flag of Wales was legally adopted. However, it took almost 50 years more for the design to be settled.

The flag of Wales, commonly known as Y Ddraig Goch (The Red Dragon), holds a rich history and symbolism that reflects the nation's heritage and identity. The flag features a red dragon on a white …

The flag of Wales (Welsh: Baner Cymru or Y Ddraig Goch, meaning ‘the red dragon’) consists of a red dragon passant on a green and white field. As with many heraldic charges, the exact representation …

Find definitive artwork, specification and history for the Wales Flag - free to reuse from the UK Flag Registry.

Apr 10, 2019 · Y Ddraig Goch (the red dragon) is the national flag of Wales, and has been officially recognised as such since the 1950s. The white-over-green field is in the livery colours of the Tudors, …