Great Seal of England

The Great Seal of England is an important emblem used to authenticate official documents and decrees from the monarch. It symbolizes the authority and continuity of the Crown. Traditionally, it features the reigning monarch riding a horse, often accompanied by heraldic symbols. The seal’s impression is made in wax and signifies the royal approval of the document it seals. While its use has diminished with modern legal practices, the Great Seal still plays a ceremonial role in state matters, representing the sovereign's power and the constitutional framework of the United Kingdom.