The flag of Monaco 馃嚥馃嚚 consists of two horizontal bands of red (top) and white (bottom) with the national coat of arms centered in the white band. The coat of arms features a shield with a red field, displaying the stylized image of the Prince's Palace, beneath a golden crown. Two monks, representing the patron saints of Monaco, flank the shield. Above the shield is a golden crown, symbolizing the sovereignty of the Principality. The red and white colors are traditional heraldic colors associated with the ruling House of Grimaldi.