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What does the fleur-de-lis represent? Why is it featured on the Coat of Arms of British rulers?

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A three-petaled iris flower, the fleur-de-lis is used as the emblem of the kings of France. It was featured on the coat of arms of the British rulers because the British had a alliance with the French.
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