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(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Flags (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2023.
(2) They come into force on the day after the day on which they are made.
(3) They extend to Northern Ireland only.
(4) The Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 applies to these Regulations as it applies to an Act of the Assembly.
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(1) The Flags Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000 are amended as follows.
(2) In Part 2 of the Schedule (days on which the Union flag is to be flown at full mast)—
(a) in the entry for the birthday of the Prince of Wales, for “14th November” substitute “21st June”;
(b) omit the following entries—
6th February Her Majesty’s Accession
21st April Birthday of Her Majesty The Queen
1st June 2002 Official Celebration of Her Majesty’s Golden Jubilee
2nd June Coronation Day
3rd June 2002 Official Celebration of Her Majesty’s Golden Jubilee
4th June 2002 Official Celebration of Her Majesty’s Golden Jubilee”; and
(c) insert the following entries—
9th April His Majesty’s Wedding Day
6th May Coronation Day
17th July Birthday of the Queen Consort
8th September His Majesty’s Accession
14th November Birthday of His Majesty The King
Steve Baker
Minister of State
Northern Ireland Office
4th May 2023