Here’s a little cheat code you’ll never forget. Look for the “little white V”. On the top-left corner (the hoist side), you want the thin white lines to form a tiny ‘V’ shape pointing towards the flagpole. If the ‘V’ is pointing away, it’s upside-down.
Union Jack Flag Flying Government Guidance On Flying The Union Flag
Another trick: Think of a pair of suspenders. The broad white stripes are like the straps. On the corner nearest the pole, the white strap should be on your right shoulder (from the flag’s perspective, of course). Honestly, after seeing it once, your brain will just know.
When to Fly It (And When Not To)
The good news is you don’t need a special license. You can fly the Union Jack every day if you want. It’s always allowed on government buildings, and your garden is your castle. But the flag etiquette says it’s best flown from sunrise to sunset.
If you leave it up overnight, you should ideally have a light shining on it. Otherwise, it’s like leaving your front door open after dark — a bit untidy. And please, please don’t let it drag on the ground. That’s the flag equivalent of stomping on someone’s foot.
