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In 1603, with the accession of James VI of Scotland to the throne of England, the two kingdoms were united under a single ruler. Various flags were designed combining the crosses of St. George and St. Andrew, but the king chose the model adopted in 1606, the ancestor of the current Union Jack. Despite this, alternative designs that gave greater prominence to Scottish symbols continued to circulate, especially in Scotland.

Even after the Act of Union of 1801, criticism of the new Union Jack abounded, with some believing it was unrepresentative of Ireland. Between 1801 and 1803, several alternative designs were presented, such as that of Thomas Walters, who proposed a Celtic harp on a green disc, and another with two overlapping saltires, but neither of these ideas were accepted.

In contemporary times, the debate has focused on the absence of Wales from the flag. In 2007, MP Ian Lucas suggested adding the Welsh red dragon or the colors of the Cross of St. David. Furthermore, before the 2014 Scottish independence referendum, suggestions were made for a Union Jack without the St. Andrew's Cross, but the victory of the "No" vote on independence rendered these proposals futile.

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ALTERNATIVE HISTORY:

In reality, at the end of the First World War, the Kingdom of Hejaz was gradually abandoned by the United Kingdom. The promises of independence made to the Hashemites gave way to agreements between the victorious powers, and a few years later, the kingdom was conquered by Abd al-Aziz ibn Saud, who unified much of the Arabian Peninsula, founding Saudi Arabia.

In this timeline, however, history takes a different direction. Convinced that a single allied Arab state would ensure greater stability in the region, the British government decided to actively support the Hashemite dynasty. Hussein ibn Ali was recognized as ruler, while his son Faisal led the army in the war against Najd, receiving British weapons, funding, and military advisors.

After several years of conflict, in 1925, the Hashemite forces defeated Ibn Saud and conquered Riyadh, putting an end to the ambitions of the Saudi dynasty. In the following years, through military campaigns and diplomatic agreements, the Gulf Emirates and Yemen were also unified under the Hashemite crown.

In 1932, the Hashemite Kingdom of Arabia was proclaimed, a monarchy extending from the Red Sea to the Persian Gulf and uniting almost the entire Arabian Peninsula under a single government. The discovery of vast oil deposits and control of the holy cities of Mecca and Medina quickly transformed the new state into a major power in the Middle East, destined to profoundly influence regional politics throughout the 20th century.

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HISTORY: The First War of Scottish Independence (1296–1328) was the conflict between Scotland and England over the independence of the Scottish kingdom. The crisis arose after the death of King Alexander III and his heir, Margaret of Norway, who left the throne without a direct successor. The English King Edward I intervened in the dynastic dispute, called upon to choose a ruler, and imposed his authority over Scotland by promoting the accession of John Balliol to the throne.

When Scottish nobles attempted to escape English control and allied themselves with France, Edward I invaded Scotland in 1296, deposed Balliol, and occupied the country. During this period, important Scottish treasures were stolen, such as the crown and the famous Stone of Scone, on which Scottish monarchs were crowned. The resistance was led by William Wallace, who achieved a major victory at Stirling Bridge in 1297, but was defeated the following year at Falkirk and finally captured and executed in 1305.

The struggle continued under the leadership of Robert Bruce, crowned King of Scotland in 1306. After difficult years, Bruce managed to reconquer much of the country and in 1314 achieved a decisive victory against the English at the Battle of Bannockburn, which consolidated Scottish independence.

In the following years, Scotland strengthened its political and diplomatic position, including through the Declaration of Arbroath in 1320, which asserted the right of Scots to live in freedom. Finally, in 1328, the Treaty of Edinburgh-Northampton officially recognized Scotland's independence and the reign of Robert the Bruce.

The war brought fame to figures such as William Wallace and Robert the Bruce, who became symbols of resistance and Scottish national identity.

This shot from an alternative position is the same as the famous soldier with the colonial helmet with the Heer shield.