New Zealand Flag Institute

 QUEEN’S PERSONAL FLAG FOR NEW ZEALAND

Queen’s Personal Flag for

New Zealand

The Queen's Personal Flag for New Zealand was adopted in 1962. It is the equivalent of the Royal Standard. It is flown only when the Queen in New Zealand.

 

The Flag follows the pattern of personal flags adopted in 1962 for use in the Queen’s Realms. It comprises the shield of the New Zealand Coat of Arms lengthened to form a rectangle, and with a dark blue roundel superimposed in the centre. The roundel bears the cypher “E” surmounted by a Royal Crown within a garland of roses, the whole in gold. The central device is from The Queen's Personal Flag which is sometimes used by Her Majesty in relation to her role as Head of the British Commonwealth.

 

The Queen's Personal Flag for New Zealand is to be flown continuously on any building in which the Queen is in residence. It is also flown whilst the Queen is attending a state or public function, and it is to be seen above the saluting base at military parades and open air gatherings when Her Majesty is present. It is worn by any ship transporting Her Majesty in New Zealand waters. The only occasions on which the Queen's Personal Flag for New Zealand are flown in her absence are at parades in honour of Her Majesty's Official Birthday.

 

When flown with the New Zealand Flag, The Queen's Personal Flag for New Zealand takes the position of honour.