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Greetings! The College of Arms Foundation welcomes you. We are now entering our fifth decade of service to the College of Arms and English heraldry. We operate separately from but work very closely with the Garter King of Arms and the other Officers of Arms and Staff of the College. Last year, the year of our 40th anniversary, was a banner year ...
The College of Arms is the official repository of the coats of arms and pedigrees of English, Welsh, Northern Irish and Commonwealth families and their descendants. Its records also include official copies of the records of Ulster King of Arms the originals of which remain in Dublin. The College of Arms, although a branch of the Royal household ...
The College of Arms is the official heraldic authority for England, Wales, Northern Ireland and much of the Commonwealth including Australia and New Zealand. As well as being responsible for the granting of new coats of arms, the College maintains registers of arms, pedigrees, genealogies, Royal Licences, changes of name, and flags.
The Officers of Arms. For most of the time since their incorporation in 1484 heralds have been members of the Royal Household, directly appointed by the Sovereign on the recommendation of the Duke of Norfolk, Earl Marshal. Since the re-incorporation in 1555 the College has consisted of thirteen officers of arms.
The College of Arms, also known as Heralds’ College, is situated in the City of London. It consists of thirteen officers: three Kings of Arms, six Heralds of Arms and four Pursuivants of Arms, who are appointed directly by the Sovereign. Although it is not part of a Government Department, nor are the Officers of Arms civil servants, they are ...
31 de out. de 2022 · The College of Arms was chartered by Richard III when the Earl Marshal was no longer required to care for the King’s horses or muster his troops. They were given a house in Coldharbour, London in which to keep their records. The Earl Marshal came to preside over Courts Martial, regarding the matters of arms and who had the right to display ...
The College of Arms has a range of functions and offers a variety of services. In addition to arranging for the design and granting of new coats of arms, the heralds offer advice on all aspects of heraldry, genealogy, ceremony, flags and other related subjects. They have expertise in family history, heraldic design and display.
