Lion and the Unicorn

The Lion and the Unicorn are heraldic supporters featured in the full royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom. In this pairing, the lion represents England while the unicorn represents Scotland. This combination originated with the 1603 accession of James I of England, who was already serving as James VI of Scotland.

Beyond the United Kingdom, these figures also appear in several other heraldic designs. They have been included in the arms of Newfoundland since 1637, the arms of Hanover between 1837 and 1866, and the arms of Canada since 1921.