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England’s 2026 World Cup kit will be subject to a new Football Association vetting process amid the backlash to the multicoloured St George Cross on their jersey for this summer’s European ...
Nike has come under pressure to scrap a flag design on its recently-released England soccer kit, including from UK opposition leader Keir Starmer. The new jersey features a small cross of St ...
Why is George the patron saint of England? George was made England's patron saint in 1415 despite never even setting foot in the country, due to his qualities of chivalry and bravery. April 23 is ...
Chosen as England’s patron saint in 1350 by King Edward III, the historical St George was a Greek-speaking Roman soldier born in modern-day Turkey who never actually set foot on British shores.
ST GEORGE’S Day is celebrated on April 23 every year – but not in 2025. While thousands take to the streets to celebrate the patron saint of England, an old Church ruling technically delays t… ...
A giant England flag has been unveiled in Nottingham’s Old Market Square ahead of St George’s Day celebrations tomorrow. Hanging outside of the city’s Council House, it has been described as ...
Edward I (1272-1307) had banners bearing the emblem of St George (a red cross on a white background) and Edward III (1327-77) had a strong interest in the saint and owned a relic of his blood. 3.