MANY may recognise the letters ER as having something to do with the late Queen but not actually know what they stand for. After passing away, the royal letters have changed, but what do they mean?
ER stands for Elizabeth Regina
ER stands for Elizabeth Regina, which is what the Queen used to sign all official documents. She wasn't given the name Regina at birth but it is Latin for Queen. ER was the monarch's royal cypher or a monogram that had Queen Elizabeth II's initials. It is also sometimes written as E II R which indicates that she was the second queen to be called Elizabeth.
Where is ER used?
ER tends to be seen in many parts of the United Kingdom, mostly on the iconic red post boxes. It's also on government buildings across the Commonwealth, government papers and duty stamps. It can also be found on the clothes of some of the Royal staff, including the trumpeters, as well as navy and army uniforms.
Will ER change now Charles is King?
His Majesty was officially proclaimed King on Sunday September 11, 2022 by the Accession Council in a ceremony at St James' Palace. He signed two official documents which is the first time the world saw CR used instead of ER. He signed "Charles R", but unlike the Queen, the R doesn't stand for Regina, but for Rex, which is the Latin word for King.
