The Bermuda flag will fly next to those of other British Overseas Territories on all state occasions in the UK.Welcoming the occasion was Minister for the Overseas Territories Mark Simmonds MP, as the flags flew in Parliament Square during the visit of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.All 16 flags of the OTs were being flown in Parliament Square for the first time, alongside the flags of the Crown Dependencies to mark a state occasion.The flags will fly throughout the visit of Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who was in London.“I am really pleased to see the flags of the Overseas Territories being flown on a state occasion in London,” said Mr Simmonds. “This brings representation of the Overseas Territories in line with the Commonwealth nations, which have long had their flags flown on such occasions.“Flying these flags is a sign to the people in the Territories, and those in the UK, of our renewed commitment to the Territories, which was outlined in our recent White Paper.“I hope that this will help raise the profile of the Overseas Territories in the UK and around the world.”The flags of the Overseas Territories will now be flown on state occasions in London, including Trooping the Colour and other ceremonial occasions.