- The Governor General of Canada
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Charles III, King of Canada
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Registration of a Badge
September 27, 2022
Vol. VIII, p. 120
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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 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
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on January 1, 1900, in Volume 0, page 0 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist 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 / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Royal Family