The wording in new passports will be changed at some point.
The former Prince of Wales no longer needs his own passport, but for the rest of the UK passports will be issued in his name. The Duke of Sussex and the Duke of Cambridge sing the National Anthem during a Rugby World Cup match (Andrew Matthews/PA) The words to the National Anthem have changed to “God save our gracious King” with substitutions of “him” and “he.” This portrait from 1952 was replaced in 1967 by the famous sculptured head by Arnold Machin, accompanied by the tiny cameo silhouette of the Queen. Charles will eventually replace the Queen as the figurehead on British stamps (Royal Mail/PA)įor her first stamps as monarch, the Queen was photographed by Dorothy Wilding three weeks after acceding to the throne and again around two months later, finally approving the image in May 1952. He may have already sat for such sculptures or portraits, and he will again have to approve the designs. The new King will at some stage feature on British stamps, and others around the Commonwealth. The Queen’s coins did not appear until 1953 – the year after her accession.Įlizabeth II’s coins are expected to stay in use until they are gradually replaced. The Royal Mint advisory committee needs to send recommendations for new coins to the Chancellor and obtain royal approval.ĭesigns are then chosen and the final choices approved by the Chancellor and then the King. New coins and notes will need to be designed and minted or printed, but are not likely to appear in general circulation for some time. It is a tradition from the 17th century to alternate the way successive monarchs are facing. Charles’s coinage portrait will face in the opposite way to that of his mother’s (Jonathan Brady/PA) The end of one reign and the start of another brings with it many changes.įrom the introduction of the King’s head on currency and stamps to amended cyphers and altered signatures, here is a look at some of the things which will be affected over the coming months and years:Ĭoins featuring the new King will show him facing to the left.Įlizabeth II’s effigy faces to the right. Anglotopia’s Grand Adventure – Land’s End to John O’Groats.Great Britons Book: Top 50 Greatest Brits Who Ever Lived.101 Budget Britain Travel Tips – 2nd Edition.ltimate List of Funny British Place Names.British Slang: Tea Time – British Words for Tea and Tea Related Culture.British Slang: Your Guide to British Police Slang for the Telly Watcher.British English: The Top 50 Most Beautiful British Insults.
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