Claim: The new banknotes feature King Charles without a crown on his head, which means he is not a king and there is no monarch.
Fact-check: Why is King Charles not wearing a crown on new banknotes? - Full Fact
Verdict: it's true that king charles is not wearing a crown, but this is in line with tradition for male monarchs. it does not mean he isn't the king.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Sian Bayley
Date published: 2024-07-12T00:00:00