College of Arms
The College of Arms, also known as the Heralds' College, is a royal corporation consisting of professional officers of arms, with jurisdiction over England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and some Commonwealth realms. It was incorporated by King Richard III in 1484 and is responsible for the granting of new coats of arms, the recording of pedigrees, and the regulation of heraldry.
History[edit | edit source]
The College of Arms was established by royal charter on 2 March 1484 by King Richard III. The college was created to oversee the use of heraldic arms and to ensure that they were used correctly. The college has been located in the City of London since its foundation and has occupied its current building, known as the College of Arms building, since 1555.
Functions[edit | edit source]
The primary functions of the College of Arms include:
- Granting new coats of arms to individuals and organizations.
- Recording and maintaining genealogies and pedigrees.
- Regulating the use of heraldic devices.
- Providing advice on matters of heraldry and genealogy.
Officers of Arms[edit | edit source]
The College of Arms is composed of thirteen officers of arms, divided into three ranks: Kings of Arms, Heralds, and Pursuivants. The three Kings of Arms are the senior officers and include:
The six Heralds are:
The four Pursuivants are:
College of Arms Building[edit | edit source]
The College of Arms building is located on Queen Victoria Street in the City of London. The building houses the college's library, archives, and offices. It is a Grade I listed building and contains a wealth of historical documents and records related to heraldry and genealogy.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Heraldry
- Coat of arms
- Garter Principal King of Arms
- Clarenceux King of Arms
- Norroy and Ulster King of Arms
- Chester Herald
- Lancaster Herald
- Richmond Herald
- Somerset Herald
- Windsor Herald
- York Herald
- Bluemantle Pursuivant
- Portcullis Pursuivant
- Rouge Croix Pursuivant
- Rouge Dragon Pursuivant
Categories[edit | edit source]
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