What does the initial 'R' stand for when a King/Queen signs their name?

On a recent trip to a museum I noticed when (English) Kings and Queens throughout history sign their names they put an 'R' at the end of it. Even present day Queen Elizabeth does it.

rex is,male,regina is,female..

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