The Arms Of H.I.R.H. Princess Asante

A detailed coat of arms with two women dressed in royal attire on either side. The coat of arms features a shield with three lions, a red and blue background, and a green circle with a white duck. The shield is topped with a royal crown and an eagle. The banner below reads "DIGNITAS ET UNITAS."

A Heraldic Symbol of Grace, Peace, and Sovereign Unity

The personal Coat of Arms for Princess Asante serves as a feminine mirror to the House’s foundational honors. While it maintains the Imperial and Royal structure of the House of Luxemburg-Görlitz and Somerset, it features specific modifications that reflect the Princess’s role as a healer and a patron of cultural unity.

I. THE CENTRAL SHIELD (The Escutcheon)

The shield preserves the historic quarters that document the House's dual heritage, while introducing a unique central charge:

  • The Lions of Luxembourg & Somerset: The shield displays the silver lions of the Imperial House of Luxembourg and the golden lions of the Plantagenet/Somerset line, honoring the family’s ancient European roots.

  • The Dove of Peace: At the heart of the shield, replacing the Crown of the Prince, lies a white dove set upon a green inescutcheon. This symbolizes the Princess’s dedication to humanitarian service, medical care, and the peaceful reconciliation of lineages.

II. THE SUPPORTERS

Flanking the shield are two figures that celebrate the strength and elegance of the House’s maternal and cultural history:

  • The African Matriarch: On the left, a figure in traditional West African royal attire, holding a scepter of authority, represents the Mende Sovereignty and the enduring strength of the African bloodline.

  • The European Noblewoman: On the right, a figure in high medieval court dress holds a scroll, symbolizing the Guildford and Tyndale legacies and the Princess’s role as a champion of education and historical preservation.

III. THE HELMET AND CREST

The shield is surmounted by a gold-barred helmet and an Imperial Crown, topped with the double-headed eagle. This denotes her rank as an Imperial and Royal Highness within the sovereign structure of the House.

IV. THE MOTTO

"DIGNITAS ET UNITAS"

(Dignity and Unity)

Unlike the Prince’s motto of "Truth and Legacy," the Princess’s motto emphasizes the human element of the House's mission. It reflects her belief that the ultimate goal of reclaiming one's history is to lead a life of dignity and to foster unity across the Diaspora.