The Flag of Utrecht, Netherlands, is a banner that represents the city of Utrecht in the Netherlands. It consists of three horizontal stripes, with green on top and bottom, and white in the middle. The white stripe features an oranje lion (often referred to as 'Leeuw van Nassau' or 'Nassau Lion'), which symbolizes the House of Orange-Nassau, a prominent Dutch royal family. The flag was officially adopted on October 28, 1980. The green and white colors in the flag are shared with the national flag of the Netherlands, reflecting the city's historical ties to the country. The flag is an important symbol of civic pride for the residents of Utrecht.