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British life and culture - England, Scotland and Wales
Shield of the Royal Arms
 

 

Three gold lions
represent England

 

Shield of the Royal Arms

A red lion
on a gold field
represents Scotland.

Gold harp of Ireland
Three gold lions
represent England

The first and fourth quadrants represent England and contain three gold lions passant (in plain English, three gold lions with their right forepaws raised and their heads facing the viewer) on a red field.

The second quadrant represents Scotland contains a redlion rampant on a gold field.

The third quadrant represents Ireland and contains the gold harp of Ireland on a blue field.

Why is Wales not represented on the shield and Coat of Arms?

Wales was recognised as a Principality by the creation of the Prince of Wales long before the incorporation of the quarterings for Scotland and Ireland in the Royal Arms. The arms of the Prince of Wales show the arms of the ancient Principality in the centre as well as these quarterings.

Find out about the Royal Standard

The Three Lions Crest - A symbol of England
Richard the Lionheart (1189 - 1199) used the three golden lions (sometimes described as leopards) on their scarlet background as a powerful symbol of the English Throne during the time of the Crusades.

 

Royal Coat of Arms

Photo of Royal coat of arms

The Royal Arms we see today have evolved over nine centuries, since Richard the Lionheart chose three lions to represent England. This symbol on the King's shield would immediately identify him in the midst of battle.
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