About Flag of Alderney
One of the Channel Islands and a royal dependency of Britain is Alderney. The flag is white with a red cross in the middle, which is surrounded by a golden lion standing in a green circle. Its length to breadth ratio is 1:2.
Red and white combine to represent power and courage in the Flag of Alderney, while white stands for integrity and peace.
The lion in the flag’s centre strikes the viewer as hostile and bears a “Guernsey sprig” and a crown on its head. The lion represents the Alderney Island coat of arms. The coat of arms features a lion grasping a sprig on a green background with a golden border.
Historical Background
Alderney has a rich history, shaped by various influences, including Norse, French, and British. The Alderney flag emerged as a distinct symbol in the 20th century, reflecting the island’s status as a British Crown Dependency.
| Official Name: | Alderney |
| Proportion: | 1:2 |
| Adopted on: | December 20, 1993 |
| Location of the country: | Western Europe, islands in the English Channel, northwest of France |
| Capital City: | St. Anne |
| Area: | 3 square miles |
| Population: | 2400 |
| Currency: | Pound sterling (GBP) |
| Official Language: | English, Legal French |
| National Anthem: | God save the Queen |