Because of this, the corners of the flag differ: the corner at the top has to have the broad end of the red Saltire of Ireland abutting the flagpole for the flag to be the correct way up.

Yes, we see it upside down here as well, but it's one of those things that ought to be correct at a state event of that magnitude. The Olympic Committee seem to be able to get it right ...

Once you know, it jars immediately on the eye when it's wrong.

Was that intended to be a trick question, Geoff?

I should perhaps have said "What, shown in this picture, is wrong?" There are a great many Brits who make the same mistake! It's quite difficult to get England's flag upside down.

It’s quite difficult to get Scotland’s flag upside down, too! However, it’s clearly rather easy to get the Union Flag upside down accidentally, or it wouldn’t happen — and go unnoticed by those whose responsibilities include noticing such things — quite so often.

Some have argued, and continue to argue, that the Governor-General of Australia is the Head of State.

Well, they are wrong! The Governor General is the King's representative, who is empowered to perform the King's duties while the King is absent, such as signing legislation, and presenting honours.

You’re right, of course, but that won’t stop some people arguing otherwise!

Was that intended to be a trick question, Geoff?

I should perhaps have said "What, shown in this picture, is wrong?" There are a great many Brits who make the same mistake! It's quite difficult to get England's flag upside down.

Some have argued, and continue to argue, that the Governor-General of Australia is the Head of State.

Well, they are wrong! The Governor General is the King's representative, who is empowered to perform the King's duties while the King is absent, such as signing legislation, and presenting honours.

What is wrong with this picture of King Charles at Arlington National Cemetery?

Was that intended to be a trick question, Geoff? There’s technically nothing wrong with the picture, since it correctly shows the Union Flag being incorrectly flown upside down. I certainly don’t see anything wrong with the picture of King Charles himself.

Charles is also the Head of State of Australia

Some have argued, and continue to argue, that the Governor-General of Australia is the Head of State.

Australian flags had to be removed from around D.C. and replaced with the proper flag.

Quite, but at least Charles is also the Head of State of Australia, and the flags were the right way up!

Maroons, all of them.

What is wrong with this picture of King Charles at Arlington National Cemetery?

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It's interesting to hear the comments on LBC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ep3cz3go5fg, even from admitted UK republicans.

Like many in the UK, I thought it a mistake for this State Visit to go ahead, but Starmer and others who insisted it go ahead as planned, have been completely vindicated. It was a triumph!

Well, Alfred, if the man actually had an original opinion of his own...

But that will never happen.

A good point well made!

I find it hard to disagree with any of that.

But that will never happen.

The country got what it voted for. I for one am happy to see America do to itself from within that which it has been doing to other countries for decades and decades.

America the beautiful isn't so beautiful any more.