Many of us are used to seeing ‘ER’ or ‘EIIR’ on postboxes, coins and on official documents.
This was the Royal Cypher for the late Queen Elizabeth II, representing the name Elizabeth Regina – Her Majesty’s first name (of course) and the Latin word for Queen.
However, that is all set to change in the wake of the Queen’s death, with Her Majesty having passed away on September 8 aged 96.
Now that the monarchy is led by King Charles III, a new Royal Cypher monogram will be distributed in due course.
But what exactly will it be?
‘ER’ will now change to ‘CR’ – which stands for Charles Rex.
Of course, Charles is His Majesty’s first name and regnal name, and Rex is the Latin word for King.
Eagle-eyed fans will have spotted the new monogram worn by the King on Saturday, September 10.
It was visible during the proclamation of His Majesty as the new Head of State by the Accession Council at St James’ Palace.
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Fans also clocked His Majesty donning the symbol as a silver, white gold or diamond-encrusted pin on his tie during the historic proclamation speech he gave.
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A version of the CR emblem may also include the Roman numerals III somehow, as The Queen’s did – e.g. CIIIR – but this remains to be seen.
As yet, we don’t know when ‘CR’ will start phasing out ‘ER’, either.
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In due course, we will come to find out how the new Royal Cypher will look on things like postboxes.
Right now, the Royal Family and Buckingham Palace are no doubt focused on mourning the Queen, with Her Majesty’s state funeral due to take place at 11am on on Monday, September 19.
The King has also been travelling the length of the UK attending to duties since his mother passed away at Balmoral on September 8.
Details will likely be announced by Buckingham Palace in future.
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