I. That the two kingdoms of England and Scotland shall, upon the first
day of May, which shall be in the year one thousand seven hundred and
seven, and for ever after, be united into one Kingdom by the name of
Great Britain; and, that the ensigns armorial of the said United Kingdom
be such as her Majesty shall appoint, and the crosses of St. George and
St. Andrew be conjoined in such manner as her Majesty shall think fit,
and used in all flags, banners, standards, and ensigns, both at sea and
land.
II. That the succession of the monarchy of the United Kingdom of Great
Britain, and of the dominions thereunto belonging, after her most sacred
Majesty, be, remain, and continue to the most excellent Princess Sophia,
Electoress and Duchess Dowager of Hanover, and the heirs of her body
being protestants.
III. That the United Kingdom of Great Britain be represented by one and
the same Parliament, to be styled, The Parliament of Great Britain.
IV. That all the subjects of the United Kingdom of Great Britain shall,
from and after the union, have full freedom and intercourse of trade and
navigation to and from any port or place within the said United Kingdom,
and the dominions and plantations thereunto belonging; and that there be
a communication of all other rights, privileges, and advantages, which
do or may belong to the subjects of either kingdom; except where it is
otherwise expressly agreed.