The flag of Wales (Welsh: Baner Cymru or Y Ddraig Goch, meaning 'the red dragon') consists of a red dragon passant on a green and white field. As with many heraldic charges, the exact …

The Welsh Dragon (Welsh: y Ddraig Goch, meaning 'the red dragon'; pronounced [ə ˈðraiɡ ˈɡoːχ]) is a heraldic symbol that represents Wales and appears on the national flag of Wales. Ancient …

Ever wondered why Wales' flag has a red dragon on it, or how it came to be associated with the country? Here you'll find everything you need to know about the legend of Y Ddraig Goch (the …

Jul 6, 2019 · It comprised a small red dragon, surrounded by a circle of Welsh words Y Ddraig goch ddyry cychwyn (the red dragon gives impetus). This augmented badge was placed on a …

As the national flag of Wales, the red dragon appears to have regained popularity in the early part of the twentieth century, when it was used for the 1911 Caernarfon Investiture of Edward, …

His red dragon symbol was attributed to Welsh ancestors, and that dragon was recognized in 1801 as the official badge of Wales. It has appeared on a flag of white-over-green stripes …

Jul 6, 2019 · Why is the red dragon (Y Ddraig Goch) the emblem of Wales? It is flown across the world to mark sporting events and St David's Day every 1 March. But do you know where the …

Jan 26, 2025 · The Welsh flag, with its striking red dragon on a green and white field, is a powerful and enduring symbol of Welsh identity. Its rich history, rooted in ancient mythology and …

Nov 3, 2024 · The iconic red dragon, or Y Ddraig Goch, has been a symbol of Wales for centuries. It first appeared in ancient Celtic mythology and Arthurian legends. But it wasn’t until 1959 that …

Jun 28, 2023 · There is a dragon on the Welsh flag because it has been an emblem of Wales since the 5th century. Later, it became known as the Red Dragon of Cadwaladr and has been …