Flags of Charles III

King Charles III has had a variety of flags to represent him personally and as head of state of several independent nations around the world. They have usually been used on any building, ship, car, or aircraft where he has been present.

These heraldic flags are usually a nation's coat of arms in banner form.

As Prince of Wales

Prince Charles had six personal standards prior to his accession as King. As Prince of Wales, his primary standard consisted of four quarters consisting of three lions passant for England, a lion rampant for Scotland, and a Gaelic harp for Ireland, superimposed with the arms of Llywelyn the Great.

  • Prince of Wales (used throughout the United Kingdom and abroad)
    Prince of Wales (used throughout the United Kingdom and abroad)
  • Prince of Wales (used in Wales)
    Prince of Wales (used in Wales)
  • Prince and Great Steward of Scotland and Lord of the Isles (used in Scotland)
    Prince and Great Steward of Scotland and Lord of the Isles (used in Scotland)
  • Duke of Rothesay (used in Scotland)
    Duke of Rothesay (used in Scotland)
  • Duke of Cornwall (used in Cornwall)
    Duke of Cornwall (used in Cornwall)
  • Prince of Wales (used in Canada)
    Prince of Wales (used in Canada)

As sovereign

Immediately upon becoming King, Charles inherited the two versions of the royal standard of the United Kingdom. Since the 2020s, flags were introduced to represent the King in various other Commonwealth realms, which followed the same basic pattern: the nation's coat of arms in banner form.

United Kingdom
Main article: Royal Standard of the United Kingdom

Upon the death of his mother, Prince Charles became King Charles III and therefore adopted the Royal Standard. This flag is used to represent the King not only in the United Kingdom but also overseas when he makes state visits. It is the royal arms in banner form undifferentiated.

  • Use throughout the United Kingdom and abroad
    Use throughout the United Kingdom and abroad
  • Used in Scotland
    Used in Scotland

Canada
Main article: Royal Standard of Canada
The standard of Charles III, King of Canada

The King has a personal Canadian Flag in his role as King of Canada. The flag was adopted on 6 May 2023. The flag consists of the escutcheon of the Royal Coat of Arms of Canada in banner form.[1][2]

See also

References
  1. Ferreira, Jennifer (24 April 2023). "Here's how Canada plans to celebrate King Charles III's coronation". www.ctv.ca. Bell Media. Archived from the original on 24 April 2023. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  2. "Celebrate His Majesty's Coronation". Government of Canada. 16 March 2023. Archived from the original on 16 March 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
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