Possible Clues:

• Position of flag to show mourning
• Flags are flown thus for mourning
• Where the flag shows that either Mother or the saint shortly is no more
• Position of flag for mourning
• Standard position?
• Standard position for mourning
• Mother or saint in a position to honour the dead
• By any standard, a position of respect
• Perhaps mum or maybe holy man in position of respect
• Prince using speed to keep motor at the front — pole position?