GOV.UK changes from St Edwards Crown to Tudor Crown

GOV.UK changes from St Edwards Crown to Tudor Crown

HM Government website is latest to make the switch from the St Edwards to Tudor Crown

🚨 new https://t.co/aJr3ctqLd2 logo launched today with an updated Tudor crown replacing the stylised St Edward’s Crownhttps://t.co/utHS7TbTe5 pic.twitter.com/20V2TS9FCa

— The Burgon Society (@burgonsoc) February 19, 2024

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Originally Posted by GOV.UK

The new official GOV.UK logo featuring the chosen crown of His Majesty King Charles III has launched today across the site.

When King Charles III acceded to the throne, he chose to use the Tudor Crown in his Royal Cypher. Previously, the St Edward?s Crown was used by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

The design of the Tudor Crown can be distinguished by its slightly more domed appearance.

As His Majesty?s Government, GOV.UK and other instances of the crown across the Government estate are being changed to reflect the new reign.

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The latest change.

I noticed the other day that the Governor of Western Australia has also made the switch in the last week or so.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GGkuRSxX...g&name=900x900