Emblems
The Royal Crown
The Royal Crown of Navassa is a heraldic emblem rather than a physical one. The Crown of Navassa features traditional symbolism such as golden arches. However, there are unique symbols important to Navassa. The phoenixes rising from flames symbolize rebirth and renewal - a nod to the Arms of Henry Christophe, later King Henry I of Haïti, who is a cognatic ancestor of the Royal Family. An seashell represents Navassa as a maritime-inspired kingdom, and also a direct connection to the Most Royal & Illustrious Order of the Simbi, of which The Queen is Sovereign of the Order.
The Royal Crown is an important symbol of the Sovereign’s authority, the Navassian monarchy, and the Chancellery acting in the Sovereign’s name.
Royal Coat of Arms
The Royal Coat of Arms of the Kingdom of Navassa is a testament to heritage, spirit, and the oceanic heart of the realm.
The quartered shield features a crowned mermaid, sounding a shell—a simbi, the water spirit of Central African and Haitian tradition. The simbi symbolizes wisdom, connection, and the eternal link between the living and the ancestral. She is both guardian and guide, her call echoing across the three islands of the Kingdom, represented by the trio of crowned golden shells upon the shield.
The arms are supported by two red-footed boobys, native to Navassa, who embody grace, resilience, and balance with nature.
Above, the royal crown represents unity under sovereignty; below, the national motto reads: “La Sagesse est la Force” — Wisdom is Strength.
Together, these elements form an emblem of the Kingdom’s enduring faith in wisdom, the sea, and the spirit of its people.
Flag of Navassa
Also known as the Simbi Royale, the flag of the Kingdom of Navassa features a white cross on a deep blue field, symbolizing unity, faith, and the island’s connection to the sea. In the upper hoist and lower fly quarters, golden crowned simbis represent the nation’s maritime heritage and the spirit of wisdom and strength. The remaining quarters display three white scallop shells, emblems of protection, renewal, and the Kingdom’s enduring bond with the ocean.
Together, these elements reflect Navassa’s identity as a maritime nation guided by grace, tradition, and the sea.