Welsh Dragon of Wales by Royal Warrant. (A similar label of three points is used in his arms, crest and supporters for the same reason.) This Royal badge was supplanted by a new official Royal badge in 2008, which eliminated the red dragon altogether. Welsh Dragon The Welsh Dragon (, meaning "the red dragon", ) appears on the national flag of Wales. The oldest recorded use of the dragon to symbolise Wales is in the "Historia Brittonum", written around AD 829, but it is popularly supposed to have been the battle standard of King Arthur and other ancient Celtic leaders. Its association
Flag of Wales been used by those in the arts, sport and business to show a sense of patriotism or recognition with Wales. During the 1999 Rugby World Cup, which was hosted in Wales, the opening ceremony used the motif of the dragon several times, though most memorably, the flag was worn on a dress by Welsh singer Shirley Bassey. Other musicians to have used the flag, include Nicky Wire of Manic Street Preachers, who will often drape the Welsh flag over amps when playing live, and Cerys Matthews who has worn the image on her clothes, while classical singer Katherine Jenkins has