King Charles’ official emblem, which uses the Tudor Crown, is ringed by crosses and fleurs-de-lis symbols. The Canadian design, however, replaces these symbols with maple leaves.

Canadian patriotism has risen since Trump threatened to annex the country. However, the rhetoric and symbols of Canadian nationalism may be leaving out modern understandings of the country.

Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, Parks Canada and Quebec Lieutenant Steven Guilbeault leaves a meeting of the newly sworn in federal cabinet in Ottawa on March 14, 2025.