King Charles's royal title changed by Canada as they axe four crucial words and any mention of UK

A Government bill stated on Wednesday that Canada will no longer include the phrase "Defender of the Faith" and will also delete any reference to the UK in King Charles's official royal title.

King Charles's new title will be: "Charles the Third, by the Grace of God King of Canada and His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth."

Whilst Queen Elizabeth II was known as "Queen Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom, Canada and Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith."

The term "Defender of the Faith" has been bestowed on every monarch since Henry VIII.

Henry VIII was given the honour by the Pope 502 years ago.

Richard Deacon, retired Archdeacon of the Diocese of Saskatoon, said: "I think it is very significant.

"It's a historic departure from tradition."

Annie Cullinan, director of communications for the King's Privy Council in Canada, said: "As we prepare for the Coronation of the new monarch, a decision was made to modernise the title to bring Canada in line with other Commonwealth countries, including Australia."

It comes as King Charles's Coronation is just weeks away.

Last Wednesday, it was confirmed that Prince Harry will attend his father's Coronation.

Earlier this week, a close friend of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry "did not achieve what they wanted" during negotiations with the Royal Family.

They told People about Harry's decision: "At this point, it's become so personal."

The friend added that Meghan and Harry did not get what they wanted but the Duke of Sussex still wanted to support King Charles.

They said: "Maybe what they wanted wasn't achieved, but at the end of the day, he's going there to support his dad."