First letters franked with King Charles cypher roll off the printer

2022-09-27

Royal’s Mail! First letters franked with King Charles cypher roll off the printer at Buckingham Palace post room… just hours after it is unveiled for first time

Cypher will appear on government buildings, documents and some post boxes
The new monarch’s monogram was released by Buckingham Palace yesterday
It consists of the initials of his name Charles and his title, Rex – Latin for King
It also features the Roman numeral III and a representation of the Tudor Crown

The first letters to be franked with the new cypher of King Charles III have rolled off the Court Post Office printer at Buckingham Palace today.

Along with the Royal Household mail the cypher will be used by government departments and appear on government buildings, state documents and on some post boxes in the coming months and years.

The monarch’s monogram was released by Buckingham Palace yesterday, consisting of the initials of his name Charles and title Rex – Latin for King – as well as the Roman numeral III and a representation of the Tudor Crown in a reference to his grandfather, George VI.

The cypher is the personal property of the King and was selected by him personally from a series of designs prepared by the College of Arms.

The first letters to be franked with the new cypher of King Charles III have rolled off the Court Post Office printer at Buckingham Palace today

Along with the Royal Household mail the cypher will be used by government departments and appear on government buildings, state documents and on some post boxes in the coming months and years

The King’s cypher is perhaps best known for appearing on items including postboxes and state signage, but it is also used by government departments and by the Royal Household for franking mail.

A Scottish version of the symbol features the Scottish Crown, approved by the Lord Lyon King of Arms.

Queen Elizabeth II’s design featured the St Edward’s Crown, which can be found on pint glasses and government buildings to police uniforms.

Many were quick to notice its similarity to the Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo’s own branding, created using his initials and shirt number.

The CR7 trademark is used for a host of endorsements including underwear, perfume and leather shoes.

Comparisons were also made with the crest of Real Madrid – who Ronaldo played for between 2009 and 2018 – and that of the Colorado Rockies baseball team, as well as a previous badge of Rangers FC.

The cypher is the personal property of the King and was selected by him personally from a series of designs prepared by the College of Arms

David White, Garter King of Arms, holding one of the first letters to be franked with the new cypher

The King’s cypher is perhaps best known for appearing on items including postboxes and state signage, but it is also used by government departments and by the Royal Household for franking mail

Queen Elizabeth II’s design featured the St Edward’s Crown, which can be found on pint glasses and government buildings to police uniforms

Meanwhile, it emerged last night that new bank notes with King Charles III’s face on them will be unveiled by the end of 2022, but won’t be in public circulation until mid-2024.

Bank notes that feature the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II will continue to be legal tender for the foreseeable future and only be removed when they are worn or damaged.

This means in two years when new bank notes with the King’s face are introduced, they will co-circulate with the notes featuring his mother the Queen.

New notes will be printed only to replace old supplies as required and to meet any overall increase in demand.

His Majesty’s portrait will appear on existing designs of all four polymer notes – £5, £10, £20 and £50 – alongside existing stocks featuring Queen Elizabeth II.

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