Know to ULSTER people as the ULSTER FLAG and
displayed with great pride by those LOYAL to the CROWN
In 1924, the Government of Northern Ireland was granted arms by Royal Warrant and had the right to display these arms on a flag or banner. This right was exercised for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 and assent was given for the use of such a flag, known as the "Ulster Banner," on festive occasions. The Ulster Banner should not be confused with the Ulster flag.
Ulster Banner
Edwardian Flag of Northern Ireland Tudor Flag of Northern Ireland
Edwardian version
Tudor version
The Banner was designed by Sir Gerald Wollaston, then Norray and Ulster King of Arms; a white flag carrying the cross of St George, with a white six pointed star carrying the red hand of Ulster in the centre of the cross, the star being ensigned by the imperial crown.
In November 1973 the College of Arms advised that it would be improper to use the Northern Ireland Coat of Arms after the Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973 had been passed. The effect of this has now been overtaken by The Flags Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000 which prohibits the flying of any flag on Government buildings, other than the Union Flag, and in certain circumstances, the Europe Flag, the Flag of a visiting Head of State, or the Royal Standard.