29 April, 2026

Australian flag accidentally displayed in Washington instead of the British flag

 https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&hs=1kS&sca_esv=f27198b4d2287e35&channel=ipad_bm&sxsrf=ANbL-n7LvNgK1098DB3rD8tINYVW9-T-mw:1777448051382&q=the+australian+flag+accidentally+displayed+for+the+king%27s+visit+to+america%C2%A0&spell=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiV_9X9xZKUAxWHk1YBHaS6MoEQBSgAegQIDxAB&biw=820&bih=1048&dpr=2

If the top link doesn’t open to read the article try the bottom link. 

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/dc-preparation-king-charles-visit-goes-down-under-with-australian-flag-error-2026-04-24/

Oh dear, how embarrassing. I can understand a mix up between the New Zealand flag and the Australian flags because they are very similar at first glance.  But the Union Jack 🇬🇧

The Australian flag, the big seven point star represents  the commonwealth star and the other stars represent the Southern Cross 

The New Zealand flag, the stars represent the Southern Cross which is the main constellation seen in the Southern Hemisphere. 


Australian flag accidentally displayed in Washington instead of the British flag

  https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&hs=1kS&sca_esv=f27198b4d2287e35&channel=ipad_bm&sxsrf=ANbL-n7LvNgK1098DB3rD8tI...