Royal Standard

noun

1. a flag bearing the arms of the British sovereign, flown only when she (or he) is present

Example Sentences

The royal standard will be lowered on Margrethe’s home and raised on the building where Frederik and Mary live.

From Seattle Times

The O2 has also created a bespoke "Madonna themed Royal Standard flag", made by the British royal family's flagmakers to fly at the arena.

From Reuters

The Lyon Macer and the Officers of Arms will line the West steps of the Cathedral, the Bearers of the National Flag and Royal Standard will flank the West Door, the Bearers of the Honours and escorts will proceed to theNorth Pavement.

From BBC

On the departure of the Royal Party the Lord Lyon will lead the Honours of Scotland into the Signet Library, followed by the Lyon Macer and Officers of Arms and the Bearers of the National Flag and Royal Standard.

From BBC

In a coffin of oak, beneath the red and yellow royal standard of Scotland, lay Queen Elizabeth.

From BBC