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King Charles III puts a stamp on the Royal Mail

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As a devoted monarchy enthusiast with a deep appreciation for British history, I cannot help but feel a sense of awe and reverence towards the recent changes in the Royal Family and the symbolic representation of these changes through the use of new cyphers. The passing of Queen Elizabeth II and the subsequent coronation of King Charles III marked a significant turning point in monarchical history, bringing about not only a new reign but also a shift in the line of succession with the inclusion of our dear Prince William and Princess Catherine as the future Prince and Princess of Wales.

As a dedicated gamer, I’ve always kept up with real-life events, especially those concerning the Royal Family. In September 2022, we tragically lost Queen Elizabeth II. The following year, her son, Charles III, was crowned as our new monarch. With this significant change came several updates to the Royal Family’s dynamics. For instance, there are now princes and princesses residing in America who have been included in the line of succession. Additionally, I, along with Catherine, proudly inherited the titles of Prince and Princess of Wales.

The new monarch’s reign has seen more gradual aesthetic adjustments. Since his accession, portraits of him have been revealed, and King Charles banknotes have been in circulation since June 2024.

Paying homage to the monarch throughout history

The Royal Family’s social media account recently shared pictures of the new king’s monogram appearing on royal mail vehicles and postboxes, following Queen Elizabeth II’s passing in September 2022. This historic symbol, which has been in use since then, is described by Newsweek as a significant representation of the monarchy’s deep-rooted heritage.

The king or queen of the day selects their own cypher from designs supplied to them by The College of Arms, which was founded in 1484 and has jurisdiction over the heraldic matters of England, Wales, Northern Ireland. By tradition, the monarch has a different royal cypher in Scotland, which is approved by the Lord Lyon King of Arms, a representative of the Scottish state.

James Crawford-Smith

Additionally, a monarch’s monogram, which represents their unique identifier, is regarded as their private emblem. It can only be utilized formally with their granted authorization. Monograms have been openly employed to signify the present ruler since Queen Victoria’s era.

CR III and what the cypher means

The monarch’s emblem bears the Tudor crown, which was previously used in King George IV’s insignia. In contrast, Scotland’s emblem displays the Scottish crown instead. Beneath these crowns are intertwined letters “CR,” representing “Charles Rex” or “King Charles.” The Roman numeral III indicates that this is the third king named Charles to reign.

Based on my personal experience working in the postal service for over two decades, I can tell you that the adoption of a new cypher within an organization is not a decision made lightly. In my experience, most postboxes bearing the old emblem would not be changed unless they were due for replacement. However, as time goes on and the new monarch takes the throne, we can expect to see King Charles III’s cypher becoming more prevalent in their place. I have witnessed this process before with the transition from Queen Elizabeth II’s reign to King Charles III’s, and it is a natural evolution that occurs gradually over time.

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2024-07-20 12:32

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