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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

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Blazon

Badge

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


Symbolism

Badge

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.