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How did the lion get on the royal coat of arms?

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Lion in the heraldry of england was initially used by Norman kings before heraldry became a complete system of identification. Different positions of lions had been used until Richard the Lionheart fixed the royal heraldry as three passant yellow lions on a red background. read more

Scottish Royal Coat of Arms Scotland uses a different version of the coat of arms which shows the unicorn on the Dexter (right-hand) side holding the Scottish flag, and the lion on the Sinister side holding the English flag symbolising the Union of the Crowns. read more

As the United Kingdom is governed in the monarch's name, the British Government also uses the Royal Arms as a national symbol of the United Kingdom, and, in that capacity, the coat of arms can be seen on several government documents and forms, passports, in the entrance to embassies and consulates, etc. read more

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