My eye has always been drawn to the chained unicorn in the royal arms. Something about the crown around its neck told me there was more to it than mere royal decoration. Thank you for sharing that beautiful insight. It’s one of those things I’ve wondered silently to myself for many years. It was worth the wait hearing your lovely explanation.
OMG. Never ever watched a better video about the topic !!! You are really great at bringing us history and past!! You bring it to life!! Super appreciated the observation about the deep meaning of this ancient ,amazing and charming language!! l Lol from Italy dear Dr Kat!!!
Good morning. I would like to thank you for your presentation of the Royal Arms of Her Majesty The Queen in Right of the United Kingdom. If you ever have the time, I would be interested in viewing a presentation on the Royal Arms of the United Kingdom in use for Scotland and a presentation of the Royal Arms of Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Canada. Thank you.
I started watching the Crown but I still can't finish it , because I began to have too many questions in my head. So now I'm obsessed with the Plantagenets and Tudors. One day I'll go back to the Crown 👑. Thanks for your awesome videos
In Boston at the Old State House that is downtown (where the Boston Massacre took place), there a lion and a unicorn on top of the building. When I pass by the building next, I'll have to see if the lion is wearing a crown and if the unicorn is chained! Even in modern America, there are tiny bits of ancient England still there. :)
Great - watching this on a week where the UK bank holiday has changed from the usual Monday to Friday so that it coincides with VE day. Would be interested in the history of the co-opting of previous feast days and holidays as political propaganda or method for public indoctrination. Discussion on if, why and how various holidays were purposefully overlapped.
Thank you for explaining the absence of Welsh iconography/symbolosm! This was fascinating. I always noticed the Tudor Rose (how could one not?) but never noticed the Clover or Thistle. I'm wondering why the Tudor Rose is present when the current House were renamed "Windsor"?
Hello Dr Kat thanks for this video I am learning so much with each video Queen Anne to me is most interesting Queen to learn about and its a shame she is not talked about more I always wondered how and why Anne was not remembered it breaks my heart to know that sure she had her flaws but it only made her human she didn't just have gout she had a eye watering problem too it's amazing to me how queens can stand firm and not give an itch on what they believe in weather it's wrong or right it takes strong women to be queen so I heard they all have my respect for sure I would not be able to do what they had done ps I am watching each Friday with cat and dog sleeping on the couch with me lol hmming anything gets me a hairy eye ball anymore
I adore this video and your channel. Thank you so much for the great content. I would like to ask the reason for the belt (just above the compartment) as it not only appears on the royal arms but also Oxford University and many others.
Hello. I am very much enjoying your videos. As an American I don’t really have an understanding of England’s civil wars. Is this something you could focus a video on. I really enjoy your clear presentation of your subjects. Thank you
“Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense” has much in common with Modern French, and so, with the exception of the first word (which I must guess at) means “ [shamed be he (or they)] who think ill of this”..... something else to research!! :)
I was wondering why you didn’t mention the fleur-de-lys at the bottom of the garter knot. Is that a sly reference to the monarch’s old claim to France?
One famous movie is "The Lion in Winter". The "lion" is Henry II played by Peter O'Toole and Anthony Hopkins as Richard Lionheart. The movie isn't exactly faithful to history but it's a great movie.
To my knowledge, this is not something that has happened before. Titles have been stripped certainly but when it comes to arms the recourse for someone who has caused displeasure to the monarch is abatement. This is the alteration of the appearance of the achievement of arms.
So, I just had to Google this... thank you! The crickets on the despatch boxes as the supporters are particularly spectacular! Maybe I should start a top ten of the funniest achievements of arms?
I see some things differently. The unicorn represents the tribe of Ephraim, a company of nations, strength of a unicorn ( rhinosores in the Bible) the Lion represents King David s throne and the Harp represents that throne being overturned from Judah to Ireland. King David played the harp. Later it was overturned to Scotland, then to England. The main story is in the book of Jeremiah. A very blessed Commonwealth
If someone gets a chance to get an arms commissioned for my family (Like certain William Shakespeare did for his literary achievements), then what is the way? And consider: If they tried to commission something like: Purpure two Lions rampant Agent Armed and Langued Vert Will they get it? Or the achievement will decide the colors and charges? If I ever get my chance it will be Quarterly Vert Fretty Argent and Murrey/Purpure Fleury Argent for my achievements as a Biologist and my love for Nature.
Does anyone know why is the unicorn chained? I have seen in several of these achievements of arms that one of the animals are chained and I was wondering of the meaning of this.
Brisa Salcido my guess and it is only a guess that the unicorn chained to show the power of the family that can make even a mythical animal be at their beck and call
Why did England use lions? Were there lions in England? Or does it have something to do with connection of Egypt and England? I have read that a great many people in England are related to King Tut. And that at one point in ancient history a princess from Egypt moved to England or Scotland.
I think the chain on Scotland's Unicorn is a note to the nation feeling chained to England. Showing such a fine and noble beast as the Unicorn chained surely must be wrong and I think it is a way for Scotland to assert its separation from England. My idea runs deeper than that but, I am struggling to find the right words.
As I am Welsh, I have always been offended by the dismissal of the symbols of Wales from the Royal coat of arms. No Dragon in the shield’s 4th quarter, no daffodil on the vine. Elizabeth II had all 4 plants embroidered on her coronation gown so why can’t it be changed? It is insulting especially in light of the continuing assignment of the Heir as the Prince of Wales. If the English don’t appreciate us enough to even acknowledge our existence and contributions, then just bloody give it back!!!
When doing research on my family tree, my ancestor, Sir Richard Fowler, became "Sir" on the battlefield of Acre, when he was knighted by King Richard, the Lionheart. Evidently because of his vigilance during one evening, he noticed that Saladin's men were coming to kill the king and he was able to alert the king and sleeping camp and save the king's life. Due to his actions, it has been written that the King knighted him on the field of battle thereafter, and redesigned by his own hand a family crest for the Fowler family changing a hand and lure to a vigilant owl ~ and added the words ~ "King Richard changed it to Sapiens qui vigilat: He is wise who watches." I want to know ~ if this is the usual thing ~ as it seems odd to me, although I can see if someone saves your life and your army, you might want to do just that ~ as a grande gesture of thanks? But I was wondering how did families get their family crest, if a king were not making one or changing one for them. Did one just make their own and put things on their crest that had meaning to them? Could they just decide what badges to create? Seems like there would have to be some truth to what you were displaying, and you just couldn't go around making things up to make yourself look good. The Fowler family crest is very much tied to the actions that Richard Fowler took that night to save the King's life, ~ one event; one achievement, I guess you would say. I have seen earlier coats of arms and crest with foxes on them, as they were from Foxley, so I guess they can change, but who decides how they change? To change our names, we have to do it legally, so did they have to legally change their crests, badges and coats of arms? Thank you! I so enjoy every one of your videos! They are just absolutely wonderful, and I thank you so much!!! We are all learning so much "Reading the Past" with you!!!
All well and good. Very interesting, as always ,but where in all this is WALES. I am so tired of Wales counting for nothing. It is about time this was revised and Wales Has some recognition that it does exist. Our flag has been voted, arguably, the best in the world. I consider the current arms of the UK an insult to the Welsh people. I've never painted road signs green but I am cross.
My eye has always been drawn to the chained unicorn in the royal arms. Something about the crown around its neck told me there was more to it than mere royal decoration.
Thank you for sharing that beautiful insight. It’s one of those things I’ve wondered silently to myself for many years. It was worth the wait hearing your lovely explanation.
Thank you for breaking this down, I hadn’t really known the origin of this nor had I realized the details within it.
Just found your channel and I'm loving it!
I love learning about heraldry
That was great. Could we have a look at the achievement of arms of the Prince of Wales?
OMG. Never ever watched a better video about the topic !!! You are really great at bringing us history and past!! You bring it to life!! Super appreciated the observation about the deep meaning of this ancient ,amazing and charming language!! l Lol from Italy dear Dr Kat!!!
Good morning. I would like to thank you for your presentation of the Royal Arms of Her Majesty The Queen in Right of the United Kingdom. If you ever have the time, I would be interested in viewing a presentation on the Royal Arms of the United Kingdom in use for Scotland and a presentation of the Royal Arms of Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Canada.
Thank you.
Thank you 🫶🏴
That was very interesting and so full of information. Thank you.
Thank you for going into such detail!
I started watching the Crown but I still can't finish it , because I began to have too many questions in my head. So now I'm obsessed with the Plantagenets and Tudors. One day I'll go back to the Crown 👑. Thanks for your awesome videos
I love your channel.😍
In Boston at the Old State House that is downtown (where the Boston Massacre took place), there a lion and a unicorn on top of the building. When I pass by the building next, I'll have to see if the lion is wearing a crown and if the unicorn is chained! Even in modern America, there are tiny bits of ancient England still there. :)
Great - watching this on a week where the UK bank holiday has changed from the usual Monday to Friday so that it coincides with VE day. Would be interested in the history of the co-opting of previous feast days and holidays as political propaganda or method for public indoctrination. Discussion on if, why and how various holidays were purposefully overlapped.
Thank you for explaining the absence of Welsh iconography/symbolosm!
This was fascinating. I always noticed the Tudor Rose (how could one not?) but never noticed the Clover or Thistle. I'm wondering why the Tudor Rose is present when the current House were renamed "Windsor"?
I am enjoying your channel.
Hello Dr Kat thanks for this video I am learning so much with each video Queen Anne to me is most interesting Queen to learn about and its a shame she is not talked about more I always wondered how and why Anne was not remembered it breaks my heart to know that sure she had her flaws but it only made her human she didn't just have gout she had a eye watering problem too it's amazing to me how queens can stand firm and not give an itch on what they believe in weather it's wrong or right it takes strong women to be queen so I heard they all have my respect for sure I would not be able to do what they had done ps I am watching each Friday with cat and dog sleeping on the couch with me lol hmming anything gets me a hairy eye ball anymore
I adore this video and your channel. Thank you so much for the great content. I would like to ask the reason for the belt (just above the compartment) as it not only appears on the royal arms but also Oxford University and many others.
absolutely fascinating! may i ask, why does the supporting lion have red claws? also meaning it is armed? thanks :)
So interesting!
Very interesting
Dr Kat it might be interesting to do a program on how the royal arms changed from William the Conqueror to present day!
Hello. I am very much enjoying your videos. As an American I don’t really have an understanding of England’s civil wars. Is this something you could focus a video on. I really enjoy your clear presentation of your subjects. Thank you
“Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense” has much in common with Modern French, and so, with the exception of the first word (which I must guess at) means “ [shamed be he (or they)] who think ill of this”..... something else to research!! :)
I was wondering why you didn’t mention the fleur-de-lys at the bottom of the garter knot. Is that a sly reference to the monarch’s old claim to France?
More like the Normans claim to England. Hence the fact that everything is written in French, and nothing in English.
One famous movie is "The Lion in Winter". The "lion" is Henry II played by Peter O'Toole and Anthony Hopkins as Richard Lionheart. The movie isn't exactly faithful to history but it's a great movie.
Brilliant; very informative. X
Wow so interesting
Great video!! I wonder what becomes of arms of royals who lose favor. Can Megan still use hers?
To my knowledge, this is not something that has happened before. Titles have been stripped certainly but when it comes to arms the recourse for someone who has caused displeasure to the monarch is abatement. This is the alteration of the appearance of the achievement of arms.
The de Lacy arms (my ex husband ‘s family) has a lion as its symbol and it is said to be the basis of the lion of Scotland
John Major's coat of arms always makes me giggle - you can always spot it in at George's chapel!
So, I just had to Google this... thank you! The crickets on the despatch boxes as the supporters are particularly spectacular! Maybe I should start a top ten of the funniest achievements of arms?
@@ReadingthePast oh I would love that - 'top 10 oddest emblazons'/ similar!
I see some things differently. The unicorn represents the tribe of Ephraim, a company of nations, strength of a unicorn ( rhinosores in the Bible) the Lion represents King David s throne and the Harp represents that throne being overturned from Judah to Ireland. King David played the harp. Later it was overturned to Scotland, then to England. The main story is in the book of Jeremiah. A very blessed Commonwealth
Dr. Kat...the words no longer appear on the Downing Street logo...do you have any idea why that would be?
Would love to hear about some other countries arms such as Canada
Where can I find my coat of arms?
If Scotland gains independence it will be interesting to see what changes are made to the arms.
Why does the supporter lion have red nails and tongue when the ones on the shield have blue?
If someone gets a chance to get an arms commissioned for my family (Like certain William Shakespeare did for his literary achievements), then what is the way?
And consider: If they tried to commission something like: Purpure two Lions rampant Agent Armed and Langued Vert
Will they get it? Or the achievement will decide the colors and charges?
If I ever get my chance it will be Quarterly Vert Fretty Argent and Murrey/Purpure Fleury Argent for my achievements as a Biologist and my love for Nature.
Does anyone know why is the unicorn chained? I have seen in several of these achievements of arms that one of the animals are chained and I was wondering of the meaning of this.
Brisa Salcido my guess and it is only a guess that the unicorn chained to show the power of the family that can make even a mythical animal be at their beck and call
Why did England use lions? Were there lions in England? Or does it have something to do with connection of Egypt and England? I have read that a great many people in England are related to King Tut. And that at one point in ancient history a princess from Egypt moved to England or Scotland.
Sad Bunny I think it was more to do with the perceived nature of the lion itself - strong, brave , powerful etc
She very clearly answers this in the video.
But there were european lions (now extinct) in England tooo
@@flannerypedley840 they looked nothing like the African lions used in a lot of British symbols today.
Where's Wales?
The doctor symbol of the serpentine around sword or knife explain that one's thank u so much. Very interesting again thank u......
That symbol was first mentioned in the Old Testament near the end of the second book of the first five (Tanach) that Greeks called the Pentateuch.
I think the chain on Scotland's Unicorn is a note to the nation feeling chained to England. Showing such a fine and noble beast as the Unicorn chained surely must be wrong and I think it is a way for Scotland to assert its separation from England.
My idea runs deeper than that but, I am struggling to find the right words.
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As I am Welsh, I have always been offended by the dismissal of the symbols of Wales from the Royal coat of arms. No Dragon in the shield’s 4th quarter, no daffodil on the vine. Elizabeth II had all 4 plants embroidered on her coronation gown so why can’t it be changed? It is insulting especially in light of the continuing assignment of the Heir as the Prince of Wales. If the English don’t appreciate us enough to even acknowledge our existence and contributions, then just bloody give it back!!!
When doing research on my family tree, my ancestor, Sir Richard Fowler, became "Sir" on the battlefield of Acre, when he was knighted by King Richard, the Lionheart. Evidently because of his vigilance during one evening, he noticed that Saladin's men were coming to kill the king and he was able to alert the king and sleeping camp and save the king's life. Due to his actions, it has been written that the King knighted him on the field of battle thereafter, and redesigned by his own hand a family crest for the Fowler family changing a hand and lure to a vigilant owl ~ and added the words ~ "King Richard changed it to Sapiens qui vigilat: He is wise who watches." I want to know ~ if this is the usual thing ~ as it seems odd to me, although I can see if someone saves your life and your army, you might want to do just that ~ as a grande gesture of thanks? But I was wondering how did families get their family crest, if a king were not making one or changing one for them. Did one just make their own and put things on their crest that had meaning to them? Could they just decide what badges to create? Seems like there would have to be some truth to what you were displaying, and you just couldn't go around making things up to make yourself look good. The Fowler family crest is very much tied to the actions that Richard Fowler took that night to save the King's life, ~ one event; one achievement, I guess you would say. I have seen earlier coats of arms and crest with foxes on them, as they were from Foxley, so I guess they can change, but who decides how they change? To change our names, we have to do it legally, so did they have to legally change their crests, badges and coats of arms? Thank you! I so enjoy every one of your videos! They are just absolutely wonderful, and I thank you so much!!! We are all learning so much "Reading the Past" with you!!!
All well and good. Very interesting, as always ,but where in all this is WALES. I am so tired of Wales counting for nothing. It is about time this was revised and Wales Has some recognition that it does exist. Our flag has been voted, arguably, the best in the world. I consider the current arms of the UK an insult to the Welsh people. I've never painted road signs green but I am cross.
I agree it should be changed, loose one of the three lions quarters and put something in for Wales.
@@jenniedarling3710 Thanks for your support.
The person hanging the presidentials shield should have noticed it was all wrong!
It may have been noticed, but he/she was overruled.
Very interesting