Summary
New UK passports will feature King Charles's coat of arms starting in December. The redesigned passports will include natural landscapes from all four UK nations and enhanced security features to prevent forgery.
Key Facts
- New UK passports will show King Charles's coat of arms from December.
- The inside pages will have images of natural landscapes from all four parts of the UK.
- The redesign marks the first major change in five years since the UK switched passport colors after leaving the EU.
- Passports with Queen Elizabeth II's coat of arms will remain valid until they expire.
- King Charles became the monarch in 2022 and his royal symbols are gradually being used on national items.
- The King does not need a passport because it is officially issued in his name.
- Updated security features will make the new passports harder to forge.
- UK authorities recommend checking passport validity and renewing them promptly before travel.
