15 Facts You Didn't Know About Buckingham Palace

While some of us fly the flag of our favorite sports team, or the American flag in honor of any patriotic holiday, the Monarchy uses flags for a different purpose. There are two flags used at Buckingham Palace, one when the Queen is home, and the other when she's away.

If Her Majesty is inside you will see the Royal Standard flag (pictured). When she is out of town, or has left, you will see the Union Jack blowing in the wind.