The royal cypher features the
King’s initial ‘C’ intertwined with the letter ‘R’ for Rex – Latin
for King. The letter ‘R’ moreover features the roman numerals
‘III’ to denote King Charles III’s full title.
In keeping with tradition,
Charles’ cypher moreover includes a crown above the letters. The
monogram is Charles’ personal property and was selected by the monarch
from a series of designs created by the College of Arms. A Scottish version
features the Scottish Crown and was approved by Lord Lyon King of Arms.
The King’s monogram will
appear on government buildings, state documents and on some post boxes in the
coming months and years.
It will be used by government
departments and by the Royal Household for franking mail and the decision to
replace cyphers will be at the discretion of individual organizations.
As for passports, British
passports currently reference the late Queen in the following way: “Her
Britannic Majesty’s Secretary of State requests and requires in the name of Her
Majesty all those whom it may concern to allow the bearer to pass freely
without let or hindrance and to afford the bearer such assistance and
protection as may be necessary.”
This will be changed and
updated with the King’s name only when passports need to be renewed as
they approach their expiry date.
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Existing post boxes will remain unchanged
The unveiling of the
monarch’s cypher comes after Charles and Camilla travelled to Scotland to
escape the spotlight following the late monarch’s incredibly emotional funeral.
And on Sunday, the royal couple were spotted arriving at a church in Crathie
Kirk, near Balmoral.
The monarch and his wife were
driven to the church, with both opting to sit in the vehicle’s back seats. The
King wore a smart black suit, while his wife wore a chic all-black ensemble.
In a bid to keep warm, the
Queen Consort covered her legs in a plaid blanket in shades of grey and black
with subtle red detailing.
