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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.
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