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.
The 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” or 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.
The State Flag
The State Flag of Navassa is the kingdom’s foremost emblem of sovereignty. Featuring a vertical tricolor of azure–white–azure, the flag reflects Navassa’s identity as a maritime nation. At its center rests the Arms of the Royal House of Navassa and Royal Crown.
The State Flag is used exclusively by the Crown, government institutions, diplomatic missions, and official ceremonies. It stands as a declaration of Navassa’s enduring heritage, its oceanic roots, and the guiding presence of its monarchy.
The Civil Flag
The Civil Flag of Navassa is the kingdom’s emblem of its populace. It is similar to the State Flag, except for the Crown. All Loyal Subjects use this flag.
The Royal Standard
The Royal Standard is the personal flag of the Sovereign and the most distinguished banner of the Kingdom of Navassa. It features a vertical white–azure field, and bears the full Royal Coat of Arms supported by two red-footed boobies—the national bird of Navassa.
The Royal Standard is flown only in the presence of the Monarch: at royal residences, aboard vessels, or during official ceremonies, signifying that the Crown itself is present.