By Oyintari Ben
The new cypher for King Charles III has been revealed ahead of the official end of the period of royal mourning; in the upcoming months and years, it will be visible on some post boxes, state documents, and government-owned structures.
The monogram consists of the initial C of the King entwined with the Latin letter R for Rex, which means “King,” with the III inside the R standing for Charles III and the Crown above the letters.
The royal mourning lasted for seven days following the late Queen’s burial last Monday, and the new monarch left for Scotland shortly after the Queen’s funeral.
Charles owns the monogram, which he chose from a selection of artwork created by the College of Arms. A Scottish version featured the Scottish Crown and was approved by Lord Lyon, King of Arms.
It will be used for franking mail by government agencies and the Royal Household, and individual organizations will decide whether to replace cyphers.
The transition will be slow, and in some places, the cyphers of former kings and queens can still be seen on public structures and street decor, mainly post boxes.
