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Garter Principal King of Arms (also Garter King of Arms or simply Garter) is the senior king of arms and officer of arms of the College of Arms, the heraldic authority with jurisdiction over England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Jun 16, 2024 · It was the first time a king of arms was specially appointed for the service of an order of chivalry, and it was the first time that the holder of a particular title was designated as ex officio doyen of the office of arms.
Sir Thomas Woodcock KCVO DL FSA FHS FRHSC (born 20 May 1951) is a genealogist who served as Garter Principal King of Arms at the College of Arms from 2010 to 2021.
The Garter Principal King of Arms is ex officio the senior officer of the College of Arms (the heraldic authority of England), and is usually appointed from among the other officers of arms at the College.
May 23, 2018 · The Garter King of Arms is the principal king of arms in Britain and most senior herald, responsible for all heraldic matters of the Order of the Garter (and many additional duties besides). The first holder of the office was Sir William Bruges in the mid-15th century CE.
Garter King of Arms is the senior of the three English Kings of Arms. The office takes its name from the Order of the Garter. Henry V instituted the office of Garter in 1415 just...
Jul 2, 2021 · Garter King of Arms. The Queen has been pleased by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Realm dated 1 July 2021 to appoint David Vines White, Esquire, lately Somerset Herald, to the office...
