British Royal Family Arms Royal Coat of Arms The main element of the Royal Arms is the shield which is divided into four quarters (see diagram). The three golden lions on a red background, symbolising England, occupy the first and fourth quarters. The lion and the unicorn supporting the shield represent England and Scotland respectively. Around the shield is a belt or strap with the motto Honi soit qui mal y pense ("Evil to him who evil thinks"), the symbol of the Order of the Garter. The Royal Arms we see today have evolved over nine centuries, since Richard 1st (the Lionheart) chose a shield of three lions to represent the three areas England, Normandy and Aquitaine - which were associated with the English crown. This symbol on the King's shield would immediately identify him in the midst of battle. The Arms of the Stuart kings remained very similar to those of James 1st. The succession of George, Elector of Hanover, to the throne as George 1st in 1714 led to further changes to include his territories.
Vidipedia - The Video Encyclopedia Symbols of the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man This is a list of the symbols of the United Kingdom, its constituent countries (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland), and the British Crown dependencies (the Channel Islands and Isle of Man). Each separate entry has its own set of unique symbols. Symbols of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland[edit] Cultural Symbols of Britain[edit] Food and Drink[edit] Bangers and mash A traditional British meal of sausages and mashed potatoes.Fish and Chips The quintessentially British meal. National Dress[edit] The Flat Cap may be the closest thing to a specifically British national dress. Individual countries of the United Kingdom[edit] Symbols of the British Crown Dependencies[edit] The Channel Islands[edit] Bailiwick of Jersey[edit] Bailiwick of Guernsey[edit] The Isle of Man[edit] See also[edit] Symbols of the British Overseas Territories References[edit]
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