Flag of Wales - Wikipedia
WEBThe 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 of the dragon is not standardised in law.
Welsh Dragon - Wikipedia
WEBThe Welsh Dragon (Welsh: y Ddraig Goch, meaning 'the red dragon'; pronounced [ə ˈðraiɡ ˈɡoːχ]) is a heraldic symbol that represents Wales and appears on the national flag of Wales. Ancient leaders of the Celtic Britons that are personified as dragons include Maelgwn Gwynedd, Mynyddog Mwynfawr and Urien Rheged.
Flag of Wales | Meaning, History & Dragon Symbol | Britannica
WEBHis red dragon symbol was attributed to Welsh ancestors, and that dragon was recognized in 1801 as the official badge of Wales. 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.
Why is there a dragon on the Welsh flag? - Wales
WEBEver wondered why Wales' flag has a red dragon on it, or how it came to be associated with the country? Here you'll find everything you need to know about the legend of Y Ddraig Goch (the red dragon), from its mystical beginnings to its present day uses.
Wales history: Why is the red dragon on the Welsh flag?
WEBJul 6, 2019 · It comprised a small red dragon, surrounded by a circle of Welsh words Y Ddraig goch ddyry cychwyn (the red dragon gives impetus). This augmented badge was placed on a white flag and flown...
The History of the Welsh Dragon - Symbol of Wales
WEBThe red dragon itself has been associated with Wales for centuries, and as such, the flag is claimed to be the oldest national flag still in use. But why a dragon? The answer to that particular question is lost in history and myth.
Wales history: Why is the red dragon on the Welsh flag? - BBC
WEBJul 6, 2019 · It comprised a small red dragon, surrounded by a circle of Welsh words Y Ddraig goch ddyry cychwyn (the red dragon gives impetus). This augmented badge was placed on a white flag and flown...
Why is There a Dragon on the Welsh Flag? [+ More Flag Questions]
WEBJun 28, 2023 · There is a dragon on the Welsh flag because it has been an emblem of Wales since the 5th century. Later, it became known as the Red Dragon of Cadwaladr and has been used in many battles by Celtic kings and the Tudors who were of Welsh descent.
What is the history of Wales' national flag? - BBC
WEBSep 9, 2023 · The first use of a dragon in connection with what is now Wales is thought to date from the 7th Century. It was only officially recognised as the Welsh national flag in 1959 but the version we...
BBC Wales - History - Themes - Welsh flag: Origins of the dragon
WEBAug 3, 2009 · An article about the origins of the dragon on the Welsh flag, on the BBC Wales History website.
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