Royal crests were removed from courts across Northern Ireland over the Christmas period, it has emerged.
The removal of the Crown's coat of arms from 41 courtrooms completes the undertaking given by the British government in the Criminal Justice Review.
The move is intended to neutralise courtrooms in the spirit of the Good Friday Agreement.
Workmen visited 17 courthouses on December 30 and 31 to remove the symbols.
The coat of arms is being retained in 20 courts for architectural or historical reasons. Crests are also being retained on the exterior of courthouses.
The new Laganside complex in Belfast had the royal crest placed on its exterior after completion last year.
The union flag will still be flown on designated days.
The changes are based on the principle that courts "should not be too intimidating and should reflect a modern society".
