Justice has been described as the mid-point between selfishness and selflessness, where someone has or strives to have just enough, not too much or too little. It is a virtue of balance, which is why statues of Justice are often shown holding a set of weighing scales.

The Sovereign’s relationship to Justice has evolved from a very practical role to the more symbolic one seen today. Where once upon a time the King or Queen was known as the ‘Fount of Justice’ and played a key role in actually enforcing of the laws of the land, today justice is carried out in the name of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.