- The Governor General of Canada
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Charles III, King of Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
Registration of a Badge
November 15, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 229
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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.
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 (Monogram), and the Canadian Heraldic Authority (Royal Crown).
Painter
Cathy Bursey-Sabourin
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Royal Family
This emblem bearing a different style of Royal Crown was previously recorded in the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada, Volume VIII, page 120, 27 September 2022.