[2] The flag is a blue ensign design, defaced with the coat of arms of Ascension Island.

Members also suggested that a public competition could be held to determine the design of the new flag.

[6] The Ascension Island Council approved a final design for a coat of arms in January 2012.

[7] The arms received royal approval in August 2012 and are now in official use by the Ascension Island Government.

[8][9] An unofficial flag was used to represent Ascension Island at the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant in June 2012.