A week after Elizabeth II’s funeral, Buckingham Palace on Monday unveiled a new royal monogram – the initials of Charles III – which will appear, among other things, on government buildings, letter boxes and official documents.
During the reign of Elizabeth II, the first letter was “EIIR” for Elizabeth II Regina (Queen in Latin).
For his son he would become “CIIIR”, that is, Carlos III Rex (king in Latin). In the revealed Buckingham monograms, the letters C and R overlap and there is a crown above the initials.
The monogram was created by the College of Arms, founded in 1484 to invent new coats of arms and keep official records of genealogy.
Messages leaving Buckingham Palace will carry the new ‘CIIIR’ symbol from Tuesday, which marks the end of royal mourning for the Queen, who died on September 8 at the age of 96.
The Buckingham Post Office sees about 2,000 parcels and letters in transit each year, including invitations and responses to letters or official mail.
The monogram is part of the many changes brought about by the accession to the throne of Carlos III.
The national anthem has been changed and the British now sing “God Save the King”.
The face of the king will gradually replace the face of the king on the banknote. The passport will also be modified in the UK and in 14 other Commonwealth countries, where Carlos III is the head of state.
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