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The hereditary nature of arms encouraged them to develop scientific genealogical methods at an early date. Sir William Dugdale (died 1686), Garter King of Arms, was one of the greatest pioneers of modern genealogical research in England.
Assuming that this is forthcoming, the vellum which will become the letters patent is selected and the arms to be granted painted on to it by a College of Arms artist. The text is engrossed by a scrivener, it is signed and sealed by the Kings of Arms, and a copy of it painted and scrivened into the official College registers.
Originally Lancaster, whether as herald of arms or as a king of arms, was retained by the earls and dukes of Lancaster. The title first appears in 1347 when Lancaster herald made a proclamation at the siege of Calais. On Henry IV's accession he was put on the Crown establishment and made king of the northern province.
The College of Arms has lent an important manuscript, known as ‘M6: Interments of Queens, Tiltings, Tournaments &c.’, to the National Portrait Gallery for display at the exhibition ‘Six Lives: The Stories of Henry VIII’s Queens’. College of Arms Ms M6 is displayed in the room dedicated to Queen Jane,…
President's Welcome Message, July 2024 On 19 June 2024, the College of Arms Foundation held its Annual General Meeting in the Garter House at the College of Arms, and special thanks to David V. White, Garter Principal King of Arms, for allowing our meeting to take place in his office and for hosting the wonderful reception afterwards.
A right to arms can only be established by the registration in the official records of the College of Arms of a pedigree showing direct male line descent from an ancestor already appearing therein as entitled to arms, or by making application through the College of Arms for a grant of arms. Grants are made to corporations as well as to individuals.
Grants of Arms to Commercial Companies: The College of Arms has published a booklet on the subject of corporate grants of arms. An online version of it may be seen here . Enquiries about grants to companies should be addressed to the Officer in Waiting in the first instance.
