Historical information

King Charles III is the King of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms, having ascended the throne on 8 September 2022 following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. His reign began on the 8th September 2022 and his coronation was on the 6th May 2023.

Significance

Australia is a constitutional monarchy, meaning it has a monarch as Head of State, but all political power is exercised by elected governments. This structure is deeply embedded in the Australian Constitution.

Today, Australia’s monarchy is mostly symbolic, but constitutionally important.

The King / Queen remains the Head of State, but elected governments run the country.

It’s a system built on tradition, law, and a balance between symbolic authority and democratic power.

Physical description

Color print of King Charles III standing with his hands behind his back

Inscriptions & markings

His Majesty King Charles III