The UK government logo gets a subtle but clever update

Have you spotted the new logo on the UK government website, gov.uk? It seems few people noticed until the government pointed it out, and some people are still struggling to see it, but there's a reason for the design change.

The crown logo used across the site has been updated to bring it in line with King Charles III's preferences when it comes to royal headgear. See if you can you spot the difference below. (For more regal inspiration, see our pick of the best crown logo designs).

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Joe Foley

Joe is a regular freelance journalist and editor at Creative Bloq. He writes news, features and buying guides and keeps track of the best equipment and software for creatives, from video editing programs to monitors and accessories. A veteran news writer and photographer, he now works as a project manager at the London and Buenos Aires-based design, production and branding agency Hermana Creatives. There he manages a team of designers, photographers and video editors who specialise in producing visual content and design assets for the hospitality sector. He also dances Argentine tango.

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