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Charles III, King of Canada

Ottawa, Ontario
Registration of a Badge
November 15, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 229

Royal Cypher of Charles III, King of Canada
Royal Cypher of Charles III, King of Canada

Royal Cypher of Charles III, King of Canada

Blazon

The letters C and R interlaced and environing the Roman numeral “III” Or, all ensigned by the Royal Crown proper;

Symbolism

This 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.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

Since 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette
Letters patent registering the heraldic emblems of Charles III, King of Canada

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of the College of Arms, London (Monogram), and the Canadian Heraldic Authority (Royal Crown).

Painter

Cathy Bursey-Sabourin

Calligrapher

* Not applicable / Sans objet

Recipient Type

Royal Family

Notes

This 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.