BRITISH passports have changed from burgundy to navy blue since the UK left the EU.
However, eagled-eyed Brits may notice that there are still two French phrases on British passports.
Despite changes to the British passport meaning they no longer having the European Union slogan, there are still French phrases on the coat of arms on the cover.
Look closely and you’ll see the words "Dieu et mon droit" across the bottom of the coat of arms and "Honi soit qui mal y pense".
"Dieu et mon droit" translates to "God and my right" and is the motto of the monarchy and was adopted by Henry V in the 15th century.
But it was first used as a battle cry by King Richard 1 as he went into battle against Philip II of France in 1198.
"Honi soit qui mal y pense" means "Shame on he who thinks evil of it" and goes back to King Edward III, when Norman French was a common language in the UK.
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The phrase is the motto of the Order of the Garter, set up by the King as a revival of the Knights of the Round Table, and legend goes that it originates from a chivalrous act at a ball.
Edward was dancing with Joan of Kent, his cousin and daughter-in-law, when her garter slipped down her leg to her ankle, causing other guests to snigger.
To spare her blushes, Edward apparently placed the garter around his own leg saying, "Honi soit qui mal y pense.”
So that’s why French is the predominant language on the UK passport cover even after leaving the EU.
There is about to be another big change to the UK passport since the death of the Queen.
Inside them, it reads: "Her Britannic Majesty's Secretary of State requests and requires in the name of Her Majesty all those whom it may concern to allow the bearer to pass freely without let or hindrance and to afford the bearer such assistance and protection as may be necessary.”
However, this will be changed since the UK's sovereign became a King instead of a Queen.
Here is how to get a fast-track passport renewal in the UK.
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