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UK Flag Etiquette: How to Fly the Union Jack Correctly

October 21, 2026 Flag Etiquette & Protocol

A clear guide to UK flag etiquette, from flying the Union Jack the right way up to flag days, position of honour, half-mast and common myths.

Half-Mast Rules in the UK: When and How to Fly a Flag at Half-Mast

October 21, 2026 Flag Etiquette & Protocol

How high half-mast really is, how to raise and lower a flag correctly, who orders national half-masting, and what to do if your pole can't half-mast.