 Prince William during Remembrance Sunday ( Samir Hussein/WireImage) However, according to The Telegraph, the changeover of cyphers will be a gradual one that will be introduced over time. The publication adds that the changeover will happen when existing supplies of buttons and insignia run out and uniform will still carry the ER initials until it needs replacing. It also reports that this means many uniforms will still have the cypher on Remembrance Sunday next year - and possibly for the years to come. King Charles lays a wreath for the first time as monarch ( Sky News) At yesterday's Remembrance event in Central London, Charles appeared to hold back the tears during his emotional first Remembrance Sunday service as monarch. He honoured the nation's war dead for the first time since the death of his mother the Queen and laid a wreath at the Cenotaph in remembrance of all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice during conflict. Queen Consort Camilla and Kate watched the ceremony from a balcony (){kind=link}
During Remembrance Sunday, the military uniforms of all those present, including King Charles and Prince William, bore the late Queen’s cypher – and it this will continue for a while to come
While leading the nation during Remembrance Sunday commemorations, King Charles proudly wore military uniform.
His Majesty wore the great coat of a No.1 Field Marshal for the service while heir to the throne Prince William was in RAF uniform.
And eagle-eyed viewers watching the service from the Cenotaph yesterday spotted that both uniforms featured the late Queen’s cypher on the shoulders.
In fact, many of the military personnel on Whitehall also continued to wear the former monarch’s cypher.