King Charles III. - First mailbox with the monogram of the King
The first of the legendary red mailboxes in Britain displays the monogram of King Charles III. (75). According to the British "BBC" report, the new mailbox is located in the town of Cambourne in the southeast of England. On it, the letters "C" for Charles and "R" for Rex (the Latin word for king) are visible, followed by the Roman numeral "III". Above this is the Tudor Crown depicted, which Charles uses instead of the St. Edward's Crown of his deceased mother, Queen Elizabeth II. (1926-2022).
Charles' Monogram appears gradually
The mailbox was inaugurated by some local schoolgirls who posted handwritten letters to King Charles. It is a 170-year-old tradition in the United Kingdom for mailboxes to bear the royal monogram, which dates back to the reign of Queen Victoria (1819-1901).
Although King Charles succeeded his mother on the throne in 2022, the first mailbox with his monogram was only inaugurated now, as other new or replacement mailboxes still displayed the monogram of Queen Elizabeth.
The logo of Royal Mail is also being changed in honor of the new king. Here, the round Tudor Crown of the king is used instead of the crowned St. Edward's Crown of his Mother. According to the "BBC", over 3,600 vehicles are expected to bear the new logo this year.
- The handwritten letters sent by the local schoolgirls were placed in the Mailbox, showcasing their admiration for King Charles III.
- The inauguration ceremony of the monogrammed mailbox sparked interest among residents of Cambourne, located in the heart of England.
- Following the tradition, the new mailbox bearing King Charles' monogram now stands alongside other royal mailboxes across the United Kingdom.
- The Royal Mail, a symbol of England's postal service, will adopt the monogram of King Charles III, marking a new era in the history of the United Kingdom.
