Charles III, King of Canada

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Ottawa, Ontario,
Registration of a Badge
September 27, 2022
Vol. VIII, p. 120

Royal Cypher of Charles III, King of Canada
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 device. It consists of the initial 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 version known as the Tudor Crown, is a heraldic emblem of The King.

 

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.

Painter

Artist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres

Calligrapher

Not applicable

Recipient Type

Royal Family