It consists of the red cross of Saint George (patron saint of England), edged in white, superimposed on the Cross of St Patrick (patron saint of Ireland), which are superimposed on the Saltire of Saint Andrew (patron saint of Scotland).
It consists of the red cross of Saint George. He is the patron saint of England. It is edged in white. It is superimposed on the Cross of Saint Patrick, which is the patron saint of Ireland. That is superimposed on Saltire of Saint Andrew or patron saint of Scotland.