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Canada Replaces Crosses in New Royal Crown with Maple Leaves and Snowflakes

Government of CanadaThe redesigned crown on Canada’s Coat of Arms features a snowflake and maple leaves instead of the historical St. Edward’s Crown with a cross and fleur-des-lis.

The combined orb and cross atop King Charles’ crown have long been used by Christian royalty as a reminder that the world is subject to the dominion of Jesus Christ.