LONDON — A coat of arms created especially for royal bride-to-be Kate Middleton’s family was unveiled yesterday.
Described as “strong, simple, and very English,” the new design will be featured on a souvenir program of the April 29 royal wedding.
The Middletons worked closely with Thomas Woodcock, the garter king of arms, to develop a design that portrayed the whole family.
The design incorporates three acorns with oak leaves attached, representing Middleton and her two siblings, Pippa and James.
“The Middleton family particularly wanted acorns or oak, and I think Catherine Middleton in particular was responsible for the idea of these oak sprigs,” Woodcock said.
After the royal wedding, the queen will give instructions for Middleton’s arms to be “impaled” beside Prince William’s in a single shield.