Symbols of the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man is a list of the national symbols of the United Kingdom, its constituent countries (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland), and the Crown Dependencies (the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man). Each separate entry has its own set of unique symbols.
| Name and flag | National Personification | National Animals | Coat of Arms | Motto | Anthem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom Flag of the United Kingdom (Union Flag)  | Britannia  | Lion  | Royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom   (as used in Scotland) | Dieu et mon droit (French) "God and my right" (as used in England, Northern Ireland & Wales) In Defens (Scots) "In Defence" (as used in Scotland) | "God Save the King" Note: "King" is replaced with "Queen" in the lyrics whenever the monarch is female. |
| Name and flag | Patron Saint | National Flower(s) | National Animal(s) | Coat of Arms | Motto | Anthem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England Saint George's Cross  | St. George [1]  | Tudor Rose [2]  | "Lion" | Royal arms of England  | Dieu et mon droit (French) "God and my right" | "Jerusalem" (Unofficial but widely regarded) |
| Scotland Cross of Saint Andrew  | St. Andrew [3]  | Thistle [2]  | "Unicorn"  | Royal arms of Scotland  | In Defens (Scots) "In Defence" | "Flower of Scotland" (de facto) See also Proposed national anthems of Scotland. |
| Wales The Red Dragon  | St. David [4]  | Leek [2]  or Daffodil [2]  | "Red Dragon"  | Royal Badge of Wales  | Cymru am byth (Welsh) "Wales forever" | " Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau " (Welsh) "Land of my Fathers" |
| Northern Ireland None formerly the Ulster Banner (1953–1973) [Note 1]  | St. Patrick [2]  | Flax Flower [7]  or Shamrock [2]  | Irish elk (giant deer) [8] [9]  | None Former coat of arms of Northern Ireland:  | Quis separabit? (Latin) "Who will separate us?" (de facto) | "Londonderry Air" (de facto) |
| Name and flag | Patron Saint | Traditional Animal Nickname | Coat of Arms | Anthem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey Flag of Jersey  | St. Helier  | Crapauds/Jersey Cow  | Coat of arms of Jersey  | "Island Home" |
| Name and flag | Patron Saint | National Flower | Traditional Animal Nickname | Coat of Arms | Anthem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guernsey Flag of Guernsey  | St. Samson of Dol [10]  | Guernsey Lily  | Les ânes  | Coat of arms of Guernsey  | " Sarnia Cherie " |
| Sark Flag of Sark  | St. Magloire  | – | Corbins  | Coat of arms of Sark | "Sarnia Cherie" (Guernsey) |
| Alderney Flag of Alderney  | St. Anne  | – | Lapins  | Coat of arms of Alderney | "Sarnia Cherie" (Guernsey) |
| Herm Flag of Herm  | St. Tugual  | – | – | Coat of arms of Herm | "Sarnia Cherie" (Guernsey) |
| Name and flag | Patron Saint | National Flower(s) | Coat of Arms | Motto | Anthem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isle of Man Flag of the Isle of Man  | St. Maughold  | Cushag (popularly)  or Fuchsia [11]  | Coat of arms of the Isle of Man  | Quocunque Jeceris Stabit (Latin) | "O Land of Our Birth" |
The British Isles are a group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean off the north-western coast of continental Europe, consisting of the islands of Great Britain, Ireland, the Isle of Man, the Inner and Outer Hebrides, the Northern Isles, and over six thousand smaller islands. They have a total area of 315,159 km2 (121,684 sq mi) and a combined population of almost 72 million, and include two sovereign states, the Republic of Ireland, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The Channel Islands, off the north coast of France, are normally taken to be part of the British Isles, even though geographically they do not form part of the archipelago. Under the UK Interpretation Act 1978, the Channel Islands are clarified as forming part of the British Islands, not to be confused with the British Isles.
The Channel Islands are an archipelago in the English Channel, off the French coast of Normandy. They are divided into two Crown Dependencies: the Bailiwick of Jersey, which is the largest of the islands; and the Bailiwick of Guernsey, consisting of Guernsey, Alderney, Sark, Herm and some smaller islands. Historically, they are the remnants of the Duchy of Normandy. Although they are not part of the United Kingdom, the UK is responsible for the defence and international relations of the islands as it is for the other Crown Dependency, the Isle of Man, and the British Overseas Territories. The Crown Dependencies are neither members of the Commonwealth of Nations, nor part of the European Union. They have a total population of about 171,916, and the bailiwicks' capitals, Saint Helier and Saint Peter Port, have populations of 33,500 and 18,207 respectively.
The administrative geography of the United Kingdom is complex, multi-layered and non-uniform. The United Kingdom, a sovereign state to the northwest of continental Europe, consists of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. For local government in the United Kingdom, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales each have their own system of administrative and geographic demarcation. Consequently, there is "no common stratum of administrative unit encompassing the United Kingdom".
The Crown Dependencies are three offshore island territories in the British Islands that are self-governing possessions of the British Crown: the Bailiwick of Guernsey and the Bailiwick of Jersey, both located in the English Channel and together known as the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea between Great Britain and Ireland.
The British Olympic Association (BOA) is the National Olympic Committee for the United Kingdom. However it is almost unique in that its teams also incorporate representatives from other British dependent territories, who do not have their own separate Olympics teams, but which also excludes some UK citizens from Northern Ireland due to internal governing body territories in sports such as rugby, tennis and field hockey. Founded in 1905, it is responsible for organising and overseeing the participation of athletes from the Great Britain and Northern Ireland Olympic Team, at both the summer and winter Olympic Games, the Youth Olympic Games, the European Youth Olympic Festivals, and at the European Games.
The terminology of the British Isles refers to the words and phrases that are used to describe the geographical and political areas of the islands of Great Britain, Ireland and the smaller islands which surround them. The terms are often a source of confusion, partly owing to the similarity between some of the actual words used but also because they are often used loosely. Many of the words carry geographical and political connotations which are affected by the history of the islands.
This is a list of coats of arms of the United Kingdom, its constituent parts, Crown Dependencies and its Overseas Territories.
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The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is a ministerial department of His Majesty's Government, headed by the Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor. Its stated priorities are to reduce re-offending and protect the public, to provide access to justice, to increase confidence in the justice system, and to uphold people's civil liberties. The Secretary of State is the minister responsible to Parliament for the judiciary, the court system, prisons, and probation in England and Wales, with some additional UK-wide responsibilities, e.g., the UK Supreme Court and judicial appointments by the Crown. The department is also responsible for areas of constitutional policy not transferred in 2010 to the Deputy Prime Minister, human rights law, and information rights law across the UK.
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Guernsey:
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The following is an alphabetical list of articles related to the United Kingdom.
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The Bailiwick of Guernsey is a British Crown dependency in the English Channel off the coast of Normandy. As a bailiwick, Guernsey embraces not only all ten parishes on the island of Guernsey, but also the islands of Alderney and Sark – each with their own parliament – and the smaller islands of Herm, Jethou and Lihou. Although its defence is the responsibility of the United Kingdom, the Bailiwick is not part of the United Kingdom, but, as its description suggests, a possession of the Crown. Consequently, though it lies within the Common Travel Area, it was never part of the European Union.
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the history of the British Isles:
The United Kingdom–Crown Dependencies Customs Union or customs arrangements with the Crown Dependencies is a customs union that covers the British Islands. It eliminates all tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade between those islands, and creates a common external tariff with other countries.