Style of the British sovereign
The precise style of British sovereigns has varied over the years. The present[update] style is officially proclaimed in two languages:[1][2]
- in English:
Charles III, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of His other Realms and Territories King, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith[2]
- in Latin:
Carolus III, Dei Gratia Britanniarum Regnorumque Suorum Ceterorum Rex, Consortionis Populorum Princeps, Fidei Defensor[2]
Style Of The British Sovereign Media
Henry VIII's reign saw the use of five different royal styles.
Cannon of Charles II, with Latin text Britanniæ, Hiberniæ et Galliæ rex ("King of Britain, Ireland and Gaul")
Queen Victoria was the first British monarch to use the style "Empress of India".
Coin of King George V, marked in Latin Georgivs V Dei gra: Britt: omn: rex fid: def: Ind: imp: (Georgius V, Dei gratiâ Britanniarum omnium rex, fidei defensor, Indiae imperator; "George V, by the grace of God king of all the Britains [or 'of all the British lands'], defender of the faith, Emperor of India"
References
- ↑ UK Parliament, Royal Titles Act 1953 (1 & 2 Eliz. 2 c. 9)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 No. 39873. 26 May 1953. p. 3023. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/39873/supplement/3023 Proclamation of 28 May 1953 made in accordance with the Royal Titles Act 1953.
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