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Daily Mail
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
King Charles approves new Great Seal of the Realm to show royal approval on official state documents
As an ardent admirer of Shakespeare's Henry V, King Charles III knows there is more to monarchy than just outward show. But sceptres and orbs go with the territory, and tradition must be observed - which is why the King has approved a new symbol of sovereign authority. The new Great Seal of the Realm, which is added to state documents to signify royal approval, shows Charles seated on a throne in billowing Coronation robes that might have been lifted straight out of Shakespeare's imagination. The seal is unique to each monarch and dates back to the 11th century, when Edward the Confessor first used such a device to create a wax casting of his face on documents. The latest addition to the historic suite of symbols, made of silver and struck by the Royal Mint, features Charles' likeness on one side and an image of the Royal Arms, designed by heraldic artist Timothy Noad, on the other. The King approved the new seal and counter seal during a Privy Council meeting this week. Tradition dictates that the old version should be struck with a hammer by the new king in the Privy Council meeting, an act that signifies its destruction. The symbolically defaced seal is then preserved for historical record. The approval of a new seal marks the final stage in the formal transition to the King's reign. Queen Elizabeth II's 70-year reign, the longest of any British monarch, meant that two versions of her seal were made. The first was fashioned by the English sculptor Gilbert Ledward in 1953. But in 2001, with Ledward's version beginning to wear out, a new matrix was designed by James Butler, the British behind the statute of Richard III in Leicester. The seal described her as: 'Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God of the Britains and her other realms Queen, Head of the Commonwealth of Nations, Defender of the Faith.'
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
New design for royal seal of approval marks final stages of transition of power
The King has approved a new symbol of sovereign authority, which depicts him seated on a throne. The Great Seal of the Realm is traditionally affixed to official State documents to signify royal approval, with each monarch having their own unique seal created during their reign. The engraving on the face of the seal is a depiction of Charles on a throne, while the reverse carries the Royal Arms designed by heraldic artist Timothy Noad. Last night at 9pm, The King delivered a speech to mark exactly 80 years since his grandfather, King George VI, addressed the nation on VE Day. During the speech, His Majesty reflected on his mother Queen Elizabeth II's memories of the special day. 🎥 BBC Studios Events — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 9, 2025 The King approved the new Great Seal of the Realm and Counter Seal during a Privy Council meeting this week. Tradition dictates that the old seal of Queen Elizabeth II would have been struck with a hammer by the King in the Privy Council meeting with Lord Chancellor Shabana Mahmood. The act is symbolic of its destruction, but the late Queen's is defaced seal is then preserved for historical record. The approval of a new seal marks the final stage in the formal transition to the King's reign, adding to the suite of national symbols produced by The Royal Mint that includes the King's new effigy and coinage. Recommended Reading Shortlisted ideas for memorial to late Queen revealed as public asked for views King and Queen unveil portraits marking coronation Four generations of royals gather on palace balcony to observe VE Day flypast The new seals' design was revealed during a week when the King and the royal family marked 80 years since VE Day. During the week, King and Queen observed a military procession through London and an RAF flypast that saw the Red Arrows perform. A special tea party was hosted at Buckingham Palace in honour of Second World War veterans, and on the anniversary of VE Day, a Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey was held.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
King Charles' New Great Seal of the Realm Unveiled in Final Stage of Transition to His Reign
King Charles' office is sharing a brand new royal symbol commemorating the last stage in the transition to his reign. After midnight on May 10, local time, Buckingham Palace unveiled King Charles' new Great Seal of the Realm. The engraving on the face of the seal shows the King, 76, seated on a throne, and the reverse depicts the Royal Arms designed by Heraldic artist Timothy Noad. A statement said that this delivery "marks the final stage in the formal transition to His Majesty's reign." It was designed in silver and struck by The Royal Mint, continuing an honor it has held for centuries. It adds to the suite of national symbols produced by the Royal Mint, which makes the U.K.'s coins, including the King's new effigy and coinage. The Great Seal of the Realm is a rich tradition for the sovereign, one that the British royal family traces back to the reign of Edward the Confessor in the 11th century. The emblem is traditionally fixed to official State documents to indicate royal approval and is esteemed as a symbol of sovereign authority. Every monarch has a unique seal created especially for them during their reign, and King Charles approved his insignia during a Privy Council meeting this week. Continuing tradition, the King struck the old seal with a hammer during the council meeting to represent that emblem's destruction, but it wasn't thrown away! The symbolically defaced seal was saved for historical record. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage? to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more! Photos were released of King Charles viewing the new Great Seal of the Realm to accompany the announcement, as well as shots of the seal in production. King Charles acceded to the throne in September 2022 upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth. The late Queen was the longest-serving sovereign in British history upon her death at age 96 and had reigned for a record 70 years, with her son's accession sparking an extensive transition of coins, stamps, ciphers and more to reflect his new reign. Read the original article on People
Belfast Telegraph
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Belfast Telegraph
King approves new Great Seal of the Realm for signifying royal approval
©Press Association The King has approved a new symbol of sovereign authority which depicts him seated on a throne. The Great Seal of the Realm is traditionally affixed to official State documents to signify royal approval, with each monarch having their own unique seal created during their reign. The engraving on the face of the seal is a depiction of Charles on a throne, while the reverse carries the Royal Arms designed by heraldic artist Timothy Noad. The King approved the new Great Seal of the Realm and Counter Seal during a Privy Council meeting this week. Tradition dictates that the old seal should be struck with a hammer by the new King in the Privy Council meeting, an act that is symbolic of its destruction. The symbolically defaced seal is then preserved for historical record. The approval of a new seal marks the final stage in the formal transition to the King's reign, adding to the suite of national symbols produced by The Royal Mint that includes the King's new effigy and coinage.
Sky News
09-05-2025
- General
- Sky News
King approves new sovereign seal
The King has approved a new sovereign seal which depicts him seated on a throne. The Great Seal of the Realm is used to signify royal approval by including it on official state documents. A new, unique seal is created for each monarch during their reign. The one created for King Charles III depicts him on a throne on the face of the gilded seal. On the reverse side, the seal shows the Royal Arms designed by artist Timothy Noad. Charles approved his Great Seal of the Realm during a Privy Council meeting this week, marking the final stage of the formal transition to the King's reign following his coronation two years ago. As per tradition, the King would have struck Queen Elizabeth II 's seal with a hammer during the meeting to symbolise its destruction. Her seal, which is only symbolically defaced, is preserved for historical record.
