This Official First Day Cover marks the first appearance of His Majesty King Charles III on Canadian postage.
Take home this Official First Day Cover (OFDC) for the first Canadian stamp depicting the image of His Majesty King Charles III, who ascended the throne on September 8, 2022, upon the passing of his mother, the long-reigning Queen Elizabeth II. The cancel location is Ottawa, in Ontario, Canada.
The OFDC design features a full-colour portrait of King Charles III taken during The King’s May 2022 Jubilee royal tour of Canada.
Every time I come to Canada … a little more of Canada seeps into my bloodstream. And from there, straight to the heart.
- His Majesty King Charles III (then The Prince of Wales), speaking in Winnipeg, Manitoba, during the 1996 Royal Tour
His Majesty King Charles III, King of Canada, was born at Buckingham Palace on November 14, 1948. He ascended the throne upon the passing of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on September 8, 2022. He is Sovereign of Canada, the United Kingdom and 13 other Commonwealth realms.
The King was formally invested as Prince of Wales by The Queen on July 1, 1969, and embarked on a naval career, following in the footsteps of his father, grandfather and two great-grandfathers. He is the president or patron of more than 400 organizations, including many in Canada. He was an early advocate for environmental issues and is also keenly interested in architecture, global sustainability, youth opportunity, education and faith.
Stamp Designer PaprikaIssue Date May 8, 2023Stamp Value Permanent™ domestic rateQuantity Produced 7,000Cancellation Site Ottawa ON