While The Feeling singer Dan, who is openly gay, understands the importance of the Pride flags, he also recognises that they are used to represent the struggle for equality, a cause which he naturally wants to be resolved.
Some also use the bisexual and transgender flags to represent their identity. The progress flag has also become a popular symbol, created by designer Daniel Quasar, who identifies as queer and non-binary, in 2018, to place a greater emphasis on ‘inclusion and progression’. The aim was to create a more inclusive flag and recognise people of colour in the LGBTQ+ community. The Pride flag has become a symbol of community over the past 50 years (Picture: Getty Images)Īccording to Queer In The World, there are currently more than 50 flags you might spot, though the number isn’t fixed as there may be multiple designs and variations for any particular flag.įor example, there’s now the More Color More Pride flag, which was created in 2017 to add black and brown colour strips to the top of the flag.