King Charles III

[rmc_wannabe]

How dare you put “context” into a good ol’ outrage train?

Some of us just want to watch the world learn

 

[Kilted]

Nominations are now open! Coronation Medal to recognize Defence Team members

The design of this newest medal was unveiled on May 6, 2024, and commemorates the historic Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III as King of Canada.

www.canada.ca

 

[Kilted]

The King is also facing the wrong direction.

 

[Furniture]

The King is also facing the wrong direction.

How did you come to this conclusion?

 

[SeaKingTacco]

How did you come to this conclusion?

I thought sovereigns faced alternating directions?

 

[Furniture]

I thought sovereigns faced alternating directions?

I'd expect the King gets to choose, even if tradition has been to alternate, much like choosing which crown to use.

 

[SeaKingTacco]

I'd expect the King gets to choose, even if tradition has been to alternate, much like choosing which crown to use.

I have not compared to my current medals- is he facing the same way as the Queen did?

 

[rmc_wannabe]

I thought sovereigns faced alternating directions?

The rule technically is supposed to see the Sovereign face the opposite of the previous monarch.

The reality is that it has been so frequently ignored by the incoming monarch (King Edward VII being a notable one).....

 

[Kilted]

I thought sovereigns faced alternating directions?

As with the money, the image of the monarch is supposed to alternate on medals. Queen Elizabeth faced left, King Charles should be facing right, as he is on Canadian coinage and the British version of the medal.

 

[dapaterson]

As with the money, the image of the monarch is supposed to alternate on medals. Queen Elizabeth faced left, King Charles should be facing right, as he is on Canadian coinage and the British version of the medal.

So one direction on the medal, a different direction on coins?

Are you saying that HRH goes both ways?

 

[rmc_wannabe]

So one direction on the medal, a different direction on coins?

Are you saying that HRH HM the King goes both ways?

FTFY .

And he can go whichever way he decides. As is his Royal Perogative.