This will come to very little surprise but get this:
Twitter are angry about something.
We know.
SHOCKING.
While sights are usually set on loftier targets (Yanny and Laurel) this time the Twitterverse has set phasers to destroy one single thing:
Meghan Markle’s coat of arms.
For background, here’s the COA as presented by Kensington Palace:
A Coat of Arms has been created for The Duchess of Sussex: https://t.co/mJb3mqZfaZ pic.twitter.com/0EgbiS29Rb
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 25, 2018
And now, all of Twitter, who seem to be channeling their Year 12 art essay writing skillz:
Why is the crown around the doves neck? Also, the poor bird doesn’t look too happy either no reflection on the happy couple, but the dove really can stand on its own! I get the whole peace thing, but it’s not appropriate
— dp (@DonnaPerrotta) May 27, 2018
I am afraid to say what the crown around the bird neck means. Is it possible that the crown around the bird neck equates to strangulation. If that is the case the bird will not be able to communicate, having a sense of self, but slow death. Not natural death!
— Deborah Lao (@Daffodils45) May 26, 2018
Maybe drawing a crown to scale to fit on the dove's head would appear that she was "less than" ? The crown size as it is looks equal to Harry's, so….. A beautiful coat of arms none the less.
— Laurie (@5_by_26) May 25, 2018
We know what you’re thinking, ‘Maybe they’re on to something?’ and ‘Can I steal this as a related text for my next assignment?’.
But hold your gilded horses. ‘Cause before you start joining in Twitter’s cries, you should probably read the Palace’s official statement:
“It is customary for Supporters of the shield to be assigned to Members of the Royal Family, and for wives of Members of the Royal Family to have one of their husband’s Supporters and one relating to themselves. The Supporter relating to The Duchess of Sussex is a songbird with wings elevated as if flying and an open beak, which with the quill represents the power of communication,” they said.
In fact, Kensington Palace went on to add that Meghan: “worked closely with the College of Arms throughout the design process to create a Coat of Arms that was both personal and representative.”
Now, if you’re a smart cookie, you’ll notice this didn’t mention the pesky crown.
And if you’re the smartest cookie in the whole tin (boy, we’re really pushing this analogy) you’ll know that Kate Middleton’s coat of arms representation also has a crown around its neck:
And is also a motherf**king unicorn.
So no dramas.
The Queen isn’t secretly plotting to give her the shove-ho and conspiring to tell the world of such plans via an offical image.
… or is she?
Image: Getty
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