For the first time, the Government is officially marking Rutland Day on the Saturday 13 September by flying the county flag. 

The Rutland flag will fly in Parliament's New Palace Yard from Friday 12 September for the weekend to celebrate the country's smallest county. 

Speaking about this announcement, Alicia Kearns MP said: 'Rutland Day is a wonderful celebration of our communities and all things Rutland so I am enormously proud to see our gold and green colours flying in Parliament on this special day, especially when the future of our County is in doubt. 

'I made the request to Mr Speaker to fly our flag, and I'm very grateful to him for agreeing so I can make my own small contribution to our celebrations. 

'I feel incredibly fortunate to represent our beautiful part of the world, there is no doubt we live up to our motto 'multum in parvo,' and over the next three days, every visit to Westminster will see our flag flying and hopefully learn a little more about our special county.'

Celebrations for Rutland Day will be taking place on Saturday 13 September at Oakham Castle with a free family day out with local stalls, historical re-enactments and fascinating local history.