National colours of the United Kingdom National colours of the United Kingdom The national colours of the United Kingdom are usually identified as the combination of red, white and blue in that order. These colours are the same as in the flag of the United Kingdom. The colours of the flag are in turn taken from the flags of England (white and red) and of Scotland (blue and white), which have been combined to form the union flag; to this was later added a red saltire for Ireland. In maps of the 19th and 20th centuries, the territories of the British Empire were usually coloured red
National colours of the Czech Republic occupation of the Protectorate Bohemia and Moravia, these colours became official flag of the Protectorate. Although the colours weren't recognized official symbol in the Socialist Constitution from the 1960, the colours remained in usage, especially during manifestation – such as the Prague Spring or the Velvet Revolution. The colours are recognized as one of the official symbols of the independent Czech Republic from 1993. The national colours are used for indication of the state property and for decoration during state ceremonials. Furthermore, they are used in the medal ribbons, and coffin wreath ribbons. During public holidays some people wear national