The late queen's cypher was EIIR, standing for Elizabeth II Regina. The monarch's cypher is today usually surmounted by a stylised version of St. Edward's Crown.
What does ER mean? 'ER' was the symbol, known as a cypher, for Queen Elizabeth. The initials stand for Elizabeth Regina, with regina being the latin word for queen. A striking image of a change of reign.
The Sovereign's sceptre is one of two sceptres used in the coronation ceremony, and is also known as the Sovereign's sceptre with the cross, representing the temporal power of The King or Queen, and is associated with good governance.
The Sovereign's Scepter
As reported by the publication, its enameled rose, thistle, and shamrock symbols represent the countries that encompass the United Kingdom —England, Scotland, and Ireland.
Sceptres. The sceptre, or rod, is one of the oldest and most enduring symbols associated with royalty and the deities. Two types of sceptres are found in Egyptian art. The was, a symbol of power and dominion, has a straight shaft, a crooked handle in the shape of an animal head and a forked base.
Though the Corgi is the animal most famously associated with The Queen, the British Monarchy has kept a variety of pets and working animals for centuries.
Generally speaking, purple is a bold and commanding colour, synonymous with royalty, wealth, luxury, loyalty and dignity.
A continuous platinum line in the shape of St Edward's Crown features the number "70" at the top of the Crown, signifying the Queen's 70-year reign and her platinum jubilee.
Queen Elizabeth began to become an iconic figure who had reigned through some of the darkest parts of modern British history.
Purple has long been associated with royalty, originally because Tyrian purple dye—made from the secretions of sea snails—was extremely expensive in antiquity.
The emblem was designed by 19 year old graphic design student Edward Roberts, from Nottinghamshire.
The primary version of the emblem is a purple and platinum seal and is recommended for use across print and communications. For secondary uses, a platinum version of the font is acceptable on darker backgrounds.
What is a Jubilee? Jubilees mark a major milestone in the reign of a Monarch, celebrating their life and service.
Other sources close to the Queen told the documentary that the Monarch's taste was "mainstream", with "no airs and graces". Anson went on to confirm the Queen's top ten hits, including 'Sing' co-written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and performed by Gary Barlow and the Commonwealth Band featuring the Military Wives.
Many have wondered what Her Majesty's favourite colour is - until now. Vogue magazine has studied every outfit she has worn in the last 12 months and found that blue is known as royal for a reason.
The queen was, of course, most famously known for her love of dogs and owned more than 30 corgis and dorgis — Dachshund and Welsh corgi hybrids — over her lifetime, according to the official royal website.
But of the 10,000 species of birds around the globe, there are no “queens.”* Once upon a time, there was a species of bird-of-paradise named Queen Carola's Parotia (illustrated here). Carola was the wife of King Albert the 1st of Saxony, who also had a bird named for him, the King of Saxony Bird-of-Paradise.
Here's who inherits them now. King Charles III will inherit thousands of swans, dolphins, whales, and sturgeon belonging to the Crown.
The monarch still maintains an officially-appointed Swan Keeper, and the ceremony still takes place on the Monday of the third week in July. The monarch has a prerogative over all swans in England and Wales. The Swan Keeper also despatches swans all over the world, sent as gifts in the monarch's name.
Clematis. If you receive purple clematis, you admirer holds you in high esteem: the color of the flower and its ability to climb to great heights symbolizes royalty.
Purple's association as the colour of royalty and wealth dates way back to ancient realms. Cyrus the Great – founder and king of the first Persian Empire – wore a purple tunic as his royal uniform.
The ankh symbol—sometimes referred to as the key of life or the key of the nile—is representative of eternal life in Ancient Egypt. Created by Africans long ago, the ankh is said to be the first--or original--cross.
Many will remember the 'platty joobs', a term coined by actor Kiell Smith-Bynoe last summer in relation to the Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II.
Susan The Queens's Platinum Jubilee Mascot
Susan was a Pembroke Corgi dog owned by Queen Elizabeth II that was given to her on her eighteenth birthday. Following the dog's death in 1959, the Queen personally designed a headstone for her grave at Sandringham House.