King Charles has revealed his new signature – and what appears to be his royal manhood – for the first time since becoming monarch.
Your Majesty has officially proclaimed king by the Accession Council in a historic ceremony at St James’ Palace.
As part of a centuries-old procedure, he was asked to sign two official documents documenting his assent to the Scottish Oath, which has been taken by every King and Queen of England since George I ascended the throne in 1714.
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The documents allow us to peruse his Royal Sign Manual, which is the signature he will use as the reigning monarch.
It has his name, Charles, with an added R at the end.
The Queen will sign any official papers with Elizabeth R, with the R standing for Regina, Latin for Queen.
However, the R at the end of King Charles’ signature stands for Rex, which in Latin means King.
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What will his cypher look like?
During the proclamation, His Majesty also appeared for the first time to display his cynical man.
Royal Cypher is a combination of the monarch’s initials and titles, and can be either independent letters or intertwined as a monogram.
It is used on many items around the country, including mailboxes, stamps, uniforms, government signs, and medals.
King Charles appeared to introduce his tie wearer on a tie pin during his manifesto, which featured the letters CR interwoven with a crown on his head.
As the second Elizabethan era ended, and the reign of King Charles ushered in the new Carolean era, everyday objects in the shape of a kitten and her portrait will have to be changed.
The Queen has the cyphers EIIR or ER, which stands for Elizabeth Regina, with Roman numerals II indicating she was the second monarch named Elizabeth.
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‘My saddest quest’
The Announcementdating from Saxon times, witnessed Tribute to the king to his “beloved” mother and committed to following her “inspirational example”
“It is my saddest duty to inform you of the death of my beloved mother, the Queen,” he said.
“For all of us as a family, as well as this kingdom and the great family of nations of which it is a part, my mother set an example of lifelong love and selfless service.
“My mother’s reign is unparalleled in its time, dedication and devotion. Even as we grieve, we thank this most faithful life.”
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