MEGHAN Markle, the new Duchess of Sussex, has been given a coat of arms following her entry into the Royal Family - but what is the meaning behind the design and does it have US symbols?

MEGHAN Markle's Coat of Arms features the Duchess of Sussex most treasured elements from her hometown in California as well as her passion for communication and public speaking, a BBC expert revealed.

Meghan Markle's sister criticizes the design of her coats of arms. Pictured: Markle attends The Prince of Wales' 70th Birthday Patronage Celebration held at Buckingham Palace on May 22, 2018 in ...

The coat of arms for the Duchess of Sussex features nods to her California upbringing, such as the state's flower and golden rays of sunshine. Meghan worked with the College of Arms in London to ...