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Comment by TRiG_Ireland

Each monarch has their own personal cyper (and this is not just a UK tradition: it's common across Europe and perhaps elsewhere). Linus Boman dives into the history and critiques some of the designs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_ZL7H7WCzM. (He's a graphic designer, and makes excellent videos.)

Using the crown from the monarch's cypher in the government logo is an interesting choice, but I suppose it does make sense. It is, after all, known as His Majesty's Government. But in many other ways, Parliament asserts its independence from the monarchy. Maybe using the mace instead of the crown would have been a good idea?

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