The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh recently disclosed a significant detail that holds deep sentimental value for their family.

Duchess Sophie and Prince Edward showcased their family crest prominently at the top of a letter they shared with Leaf Education earlier this week.

As the Honorary President of an organization dedicated to promoting sustainable agriculture education, Duchess Sophie had previously unveiled her 2023 X-Impact report on social media.

The letter not only features the coat of arms at the header but also bears Sophie’s distinctive signature at the bottom, adding a personal touch that symbolizes the organization’s mission.

When members of the royal family enter matrimony, they are bestowed with a joint coat of arms to commemorate their union, incorporating symbols that represent both sides of the family lineage.

In this case, the left side of the crest represents Edward, featuring intricate details of the personal coat of arms he received at the age of 19, long before his marriage to Sophie in 1999.

On the right side, the Rhys Jones coat of arms stands, designed for Sophie’s father upon her marriage to Edward, paying tribute to their Welsh heritage with a lion facing backward on a red and blue background.

According to historical accounts, the lion symbolizes Sophie’s ancestor, the Welsh warrior Alistair Glowdrudd, Duke of Ferwick, while the supporter is the almost Welsh dragon, incorporating more blue into the British royal coat of arms.

The shield prominently displays the words “Bagshot Park,” representing the family’s residence in Surrey, where they reside with their two children, Lady Louise and James, Earl of Wessex.

Lady Louise, aged 20, currently pursues her second year as an English student at St Andrew’s University, while James, aged 16, is preparing for his GCSEs.

Bagshot Park, estimated to be valued at around £30 million, has been leased by Edward from the Crown Estate since their wedding day.

The estate comprises 120 rooms and several cottages scattered throughout the property, including Sunningdale, which is famous for housing a prestigious golf club.

In the realm of royal duties, Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie are poised to assume greater responsibilities within the Prime Minister’s office, as King Charles and Duchess Kate temporarily step back due to health concerns.

Notably, royal experts predict that once Kate ascends to the throne, Sophie will play an increasingly pivotal role in her life, potentially resembling a figure akin to Princess Anne.