United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

1. The official name for the kingdom comprising Great Britain ( England , Scotland , and Wales ) and Northern Ireland .

Example Sentences

Since Queen Elizabeth II's death in September, her son Charles has ruled, but May 6 marks the official coronation when Charles becomes monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

From Salon

Now, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland binds England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and has an overall population of about 68 million, of which Scots make up some 5.5 million.

From Reuters

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland able to visibly illustrate that full job title so early in her tenure.

From BBC

"But I cannot forget that I was crowned Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland."

From BBC

But she then added: "I cannot forget that I was crowned Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland."

From BBC