In the lead up to the 2002 Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, Stomaria applied to become part of The British Commonwealth of Nations, with hopes to have membership accepted in time for the Jubilee celebrations. Stomaria, in preparation, changed their national flag to incorporate the Union Flag, with white lines within the Stomarian Star to replicate the pattern of the Union Flag. Stomaria did not receive a response to their application, so reverted their flag back to the Stomarian Standard at midnight on the day of the Jubilee.
In April 2022, 20 years after the flag was first unveiled, the Emeror spoke of his regret at attempting to join The Common Wealth, stating the goals of The Empire don't align with those of The British Commonwealth of Nations.
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