Queen Elizabeth II

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Ottawa, Ontario
Registration of a Badge
February 15, 2021
Vol. VII, p. 332

Royal cypher of Queen Elizabeth II
Royal cypher of Queen Elizabeth II
 
Royal cypher of Queen Elizabeth II

Royal cypher of Queen Elizabeth II

Blazon

The letters E and R flanking two Roman numerals I Or, all ensigned by the Royal Crown proper;

Symbolism

This Royal Cypher is Her Majesty’s personal device. EIIR stands for “Elizabeth II Regina,” the latter word meaning “Queen” in Latin. The Royal Crown, a stylized version of the St. Edward’s Crown, is a heraldic emblem of The Queen.

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on December 11, 2021 in Volume 155, page 5667 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent registering the heraldic emblems of Queen Elizabeth II

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not Available.

Painter

Cathy Bursey-Sabourin

Calligrapher

Not applicable

Recipient Type

Royal Family