The Government's Official Website, gov.uk, Features a Revised Logo with King Charles' Crown Reminiscent

The government website has replaced Queen Elizabeth II's preferred symbol with King Charles' chosen crown, symbolizing his role as the head of state. The redesigned logo can now be seen on key pages of the website as part of a rebranding effort. King Charles specifically opted for the rounded Tudor Crown as his royal cypher after ascending the throne in 2022, which replaces his late mother's St Edward's Crown in certain locations like post boxes, police uniforms, and official buildings. The government's move to change the symbol is a source of pride, according to Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden, and was funded through the website's regular operating costs. To differentiate between the two crowns, King Charles' crown has a rounded dome, whereas Queen Elizabeth II's crown features arches on either side of the central cross. Interestingly, King Charles' grandfather, George VI, also utilized the Tudor Crown for his cypher during his reign from 1936 to 1952. Although King Charles wore the St Edward's Crown for his coronation in May of the previous year, just like his mother did in 1953, his cypher can now be found on official documents, clothing, and even on the uniforms of the Beefeaters, who started wearing "C R III" uniforms before the King's coronation last year. Eventually, King Charles' cypher, portrait, or name will likely be incorporated into various other places as well.