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The Prince of Wales was photographed on the train to Wales with a binder featuring his monogram, which might be in need of an update
Does Prince William’s Monogram Contain a Mistake About His Royal Status?
The Prince of Wales was photographed on the train to Wales with a binder featuring his monogram, which might be in need of an update
The Prince of Wales, 41, headed to Wales on June 11 to learn more about seaweed innovation, traveling to Cardiff by train. In a photo shared on social media, William looks out the window during his journey with his phone and a red binder featuring his royal monogram, a “W” topped by a coronet, on the table in front of him.
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Does Prince William’s Monogram Contain a Mistake About His Royal Status?
The Prince of Wales was photographed on the train to Wales with a binder featuring his monogram, which might be in need of an update
By Stephanie Petit Published on June 11, 2024 09:35AM EDT
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Prince William attends the Government of Canada ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day on June 6, 2024. PHOTO: JORDAN PETTITT – POOL/GETTY
Prince William’s royal status has changed since his father, King Charles, acceded to the throne, but his monogram has stayed the same.
The Prince of Wales, 41, headed to Wales on June 11 to learn more about seaweed innovation, traveling to Cardiff by train. In a photo shared on social media, William looks out the window during his journey with his phone and a red binder featuring his royal monogram, a “W” topped by a coronet, on the table in front of him.
However, Prince William’s royal cypher has not been updated to reflect his new status as heir apparent. Gert’s Royals points out that William’s symbol, which he routinely uses on stationary and other official documents, still features the coronet of a child of the Prince of Wales.
Before King Charles, 75, named Prince William and Kate Middleton as the new Prince and Princess of Wales one day after Queen Elizabeth’s death in Sept. 2022, the monarch held the title of the Prince of Wales as heir. In fact, Charles was the longest-serving heir apparent in British history due to his mother’s historic 70-year reign.