His Majesty King Charles the Third

The Returned & Services League of Australia (RSLA) has congratulated His Majesty King Charles III on his Coronation in London’s Westminster Abbey on 6th May 2023. RSL National President Greg Melick said the RSL had a long association with the Monarchy, and this would continue under His Majesty King Charles III.

“The King’s mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II was patron of the RSL for some 70 years and our organisation and Australia’s veteran community greatly valued her interest and support.

“She dedicated her life to the service of her nation and the peoples of the Commonwealth and never shirked this great responsibility.

“The King’s Coronation is steeped in tradition and Australian Defence Force personnel played an important part in the official celebrations, recognising our prominence in the Commonwealth and close association with the Monarchy.

“The RSL sincerely congratulates King Charles III on his Coronation and wishes him a long and successful reign”, Greg Melick said.

RSL Australia Update on Royal Coronation and Crown

Advice from the Governor General’s office is that there will be no change to the crown used in Australian symbology.

Patronage In May 2024 His Majesty King Charles III accepted patronage of the Returned & Services League of Australia (RSL). This continues the RSL’s long association with the monarchy, following on from the more than 70-year patronage of the League by the King’s mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Portrait of King The official Australian portraits of King Charles III and Queen Camilla are now available for selection and download at https://bit.ly/4bQyrkL
The King wears The Sovereign's Badge of the Order of Australia and The Queen wears the Wattle Brooch which was gifted to Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to Australia in 1954.

King Charles III Portrait issued by RSLA