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It reveals many believe national pride is on the wane, with the younger generations placing less importance on patriotism than ever before. One in four believe we are living in the least

patriotic decade ever. In contrast, the 1940s were overwhelmingly named as the decade when patriotism was at its height, with the nation brought together by the Second World War. According

to the report, 79 per cent of people consider themselves patriotic and almost 90 per cent say they are proud of their birthplace. But 22 per cent fear they would be made to feel ashamed of

their patriotism if they were to air their views in public. And one in five feel they can only truly display their patriotism during large events when national pride is encouraged. Greg

Tatton-Brown, from online casino Casumo.com, who commissioned the study, said: "In today's political and cultural climate, in a divided Brexit Britain, expressing pride in your

birth nation can feel like something of a social grey area. History "Our study has found that many of us are proud of our country, though feel it is generally only appropriate to

express this pride at particular times." Big sporting events - such as the Olympics - were named the occasion where Britons feel most comfortable indulging their patriotic side,

followed by Armistice Day. Generally, older Britons feel more patriotic than younger generations, with 40 per cent aged 55 and over describing themselves as "very patriotic",

compared to just 18 per cent of those aged 18 to 24. Younger people are also more likely to feel ashamed of expressing their patriotism, with 29 per cent feeling this way, compared to 19 per

cent of those aged 55 and over. And a quarter of 18 to 24-year-olds think patriotism does not really matter in modern society, compared to 15 per cent of over 55s. Of the 2,000 adults

surveyed, half own something bearing the flag of their home country, be it a sticker, shirt or key ring. Seven per cent even have a tattoo of their country's flag, patron saint or

symbol on their bodies. And 48 per cent wish there were more flags bearing their home country flying in their town or city. Despite this, only 17 per cent would feel comfortable flying a

national flag in their garden or outside their home. And 72 per cent agree that people are less patriotic than they used to be. One in seven said they celebrate the day of their

nation's patron saint every year, and one in four have celebrated it at least once in the past. Mr Tatton-Brown added: "British patriotism has something of an image crisis. Each

national flag is heavy with history, which can be problematic. "It is interesting to see from our findings that Britons would feel more comfortable representing their nation during a

sporting event than, say, a patron saint's holiday, as perhaps the context of sporting rivalries and team support smooths over the harder edges of patriotism."

---------------------------------------------------------------------- TOM JONES PERFORMS AT THE QUEEN'S DIAMOND JUBILEE SO ARE YOU A 100% PATRIOT? 1. Do you know the words to the

National Anthem's six verses? 2. Do you fly the Union Flag, Saltire, St George's Cross, Red Dragon or any combination at your home? 3. Would you argue with someone who insulted

your nation? 4. Do you watch the Queen's Speech at Christmas? 5. Do you buy British wherever possible? 6. Do you own a lapel badge of the Saltire or a Union Jack T-shirt? 7. Can you

name the first five Royals in order of succession?* 8. Does your car number plate boast your flag? 9. When are the Queen's actual and official birthdays?* 10. Do you fly the flag on

your car? 9. 7* Charlotte, George, William, Charles, Harry 9* Actual is April 21. Official in 2018 is June 9.