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Ottawa, Ontario
Registration of a Badge
November 15, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 229
Royal Cypher of Charles III, King of CanadaBlazonThe letters C and R interlaced and environing the Roman numeral “III” Or, all ensigned by the Royal Crown proper; SymbolismThis Royal Cypher is His Majesty’s personal emblem. It consists of the initials of the monarch’s name, Charles, and title, Rex, Latin for “King,” together with his regnal number in Roman numerals. The Royal Crown, shown in the Canadian version approved by The King before his coronation, is a personal emblem of the Sovereign and a symbol of the Canadian monarchy. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationSince 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the College of Arms, London (Monogram), and the Canadian Heraldic Authority (Royal Crown). PainterCathy Bursey-Sabourin CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeRoyal Family Other InformationThis emblem bearing a different style of Royal Crown was previously recorded in the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada, Volume VIII, page 120, 27 September 2022. |