Flag Protocol

sports-symbols

Winter Olympic flags represent teams, cultures, and tradition at the Games, combining sport, design, and protocol. This guide explains how each delegation is identified, how fla...

flags-protocol

Flying the Union Jack upside down is a specific signal of distress or great danger rather than a decorative choice. This evergreen explainer details the historical and practical...

royal-protocol

The Union Jack flying above Buckingham Palace signals official royal duty and public accessibility rather than the monarch’s personal presence. When the palace is open and the...

Status Updates

Whether the U.S. flag is at half staff today depends on a presidential or gubernatorial proclamation for a specific observance, tragedy, or cause. There is no standing daily "ha...

government-symbols

The image of the Texas flag flown over the State Capitol in Austin signals official state presence and civic identity. This guide explains what that practice means, how the flag...