are preparing for the coronation of King Charles III, which will take place on Saturday, 6 May 2023. One symbol that will feature prominently during the ceremony is the Union Jack, the British flag.

(Emma Lee/WHYY) The flags trace the evolution of revolutionary thought as the colonists began to take up arms against the British. The earliest flags of rebellion include British colors and symbols.

SHENZHEN, China — At the stroke of midnight on July 1, 1997, the British flag over Hong Kong was lowered ... Despite re-writing textbooks, Hong Kong's colonial history that stretched for more ...