It marks a new era in the passport office’s history, says Suella Braverman
The first British passports for more than 70 years to bear the title “His Majesty” in the name of King Charles III are to be issued this week.
Since 1952, the official travel documents – revived with traditional dark blue covers post-Brexit – were supplied in the name of “Her Majesty” during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
It is the first time since the end of the reign of the last male monarch, Charles’ grandfather King George VI, that they have been issued under the title “His Majesty”, signalling a “new era” in the passport office’s history, said Suella Braverman.
The Home Secretary said: “For 70 years, Her Majesty has appeared on British passports and many of us will not remember a time when she did not feature.