Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy noticeBen Fogle has said it's time to "reclaim" the "patriotic" celebration of England as the country welcomes this year's St George's Day celebrations on Friday. And the New Lives in the World presenter wants English people to be able to celebrate St George's Day like their neighbouring countries do for their special occasions. The adventurer admitted that he feels as though St George's Day has been "hijacked". In a "post-Brexit world", Ben believes that it is especially important to "define our unique distinctions on an international stage". St George’s Day, which is also known as the Feast of Saint George is celebrated in countries such as Greece, Portugal and Russia as well as England.

Source: Daily Mirror April 23, 2021 05:49 UTC