Prince Edward and Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh’s conjugal coat of arms has been revealed online, drawing attention shortly after a royal crest on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s new website caused a stir.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh’s joint coat of arms was recently spotted in the Linking Environment and Farming Education (LEAF) 2023 Impacts Report. Sophie, who is the honorary president of the organization supporting sustainable food and farming, shared a message about LEAF's work over the past year.
The conjugal coat of arms of Sophie and Edward features two shields under a coronet and was seen on stationery marked Bagshot Park, their royal residence near Windsor Castle. The design represents Prince Edward and Sophie as a married couple, with Edward’s shield on the left and Sophie's on the right.
Prince Edward received his individual coat of arms at age 19, while Sophie’s coat of arms was created for her father, Christopher Rhys-Jones, before her royal wedding in 1999. Sophie's coat of arms pays tribute to her Welsh heritage, featuring a lion symbolizing her ancestor, the Welsh warrior Elystan Glodrudd, Prince of Ferrig.
On the other hand, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s new website, Sussex.com, showcases their bios and latest endeavors, along with links to their Archewell Foundation organization and Archewell Productions hub. Meghan's coat of arms, designed in collaboration with the College of Arms, includes personal elements such as a blue background representing the Pacific Ocean off the California coast and three quills symbolizing communication.
While the joint Sussex coat of arms was not officially revealed, it combines Meghan and Harry's individual symbols. The design reflects Meghan on the right side and Prince Harry on the left. However, royal watchers noted that the crest may need an update following King Charles' accession to the throne in 2022.
Harry and Meghan's website also features their royal titles as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, bestowed by Queen Elizabeth on their wedding day, along with a joint cypher design. The site went live on Feb. 12, a day before the couple attended the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025's One Year to Go celebrations in Canada.
The regal tone of the website sparked criticism in Britain after the couple's decision to step back from their royal roles in 2020. Despite challenges and criticism, a spokesperson for Harry and Meghan emphasized their commitment to their work and beliefs.
In a recent statement, the couple expressed gratitude for their visit to Canada for the official countdown to the 2025 Invictus Games, highlighting the warm reception and meaningful experiences during their time in the country.
