King Charles’ Royal cypher has been released in the weeks following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
For decades, the longest-reigning monarch’s personal cypher, EIIR which stood for Elizabeth Regina II, graced state documents, government buildings, mailboxes, and royal uniforms.
Following King Charles III’s ascension to the throne, the era of the Queen’s cypher has come to an end, whereas Buckingham Palace revealed the new cypher yesterday.
According to the reports, it will include the initial of the king’s name – the letter C – as well as the initial of the title Rex which translates to ‘king’ in Latin. The inscription will also be accompanied by the Roman numeral III and a crown icon.
The new cypher is expected to appear on state documents, mailboxes, and government buildings in the following months.
The news comes as Britons look forward to the release of new stamps, coins, and banknotes featuring King Charles III’s portrait.
As The Royal Mint announced, the preparations for the new releases are well underway. They also revealed that all coins featuring the late monarch will remain in circulation to ensure a smooth transition with minimal costs and environmental impact.
“We are honored to have struck each UK coin of Her Late Majesty’s reign, documenting her journey from young Queen to respected head of state,” The Royal Mint CEO Anne Jessopp said.
“As official coin maker to the UK, we have told the story of each monarch since Alfred the Great and are now preparing for the biggest change in British coinage for several decades.”
She added: “The first coins bearing the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will enter circulation in line with demand from banks and post offices. This means the coinage of King Charles III and Queen Elizabeth II will co-circulate in the UK for many years to come.”
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