The British flag flies outside of City Hall in Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, for the first time in a month.

The British flag flies outside of City Hall in Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, for the first time since a controversial decision last month to limit the number of flag-raising days. Wednesday's appearance of the Union Jack was in honor of the 31st birthday of the duchess of Cambridge.

( Peter Muhly / Agence France-Presse / Getty Images / January 9, 2013 )

The British flag flies outside of City Hall in Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, for the first time since a controversial decision last month to limit the number of flag-raising days. Wednesday's appearance of the Union Jack was in honor of the 31st birthday of the duchess of Cambridge.

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