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[[Image:BritishFlag1606.png|right|300px|thumbnail|The first Union Flag 1603-1801]]
[[Image:BritishFlag1606.png|right|300px|thumbnail|The first Union Flag 1603-1801]]
The first Union Flag followed the union of the Scottish and English crowns in 1603 when James VI of Scotland became James I of England. It featured the crosses of St George and St Andrew.
The first Union Flag followed the union of the Scottish and English crowns in 1603 when James VI of Scotland became [[James I of England]]. It featured the crosses of St George and St Andrew.
The addtion of the St Patrick cross was made following the poltical union of Great Brtain and Ireland in 1801
The addtion of the St Patrick cross was made following the poltical union of Great Brtain and Ireland in 1801