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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. [1]
David Vines White OStJ (born 27 October 1961) is an officer of arms at the College of Arms in London. Since 2021, he has served as Garter Principal King of Arms. [1]
2 days ago · 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.
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.
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Sep 12, 2004 · To him shall belong the correction of arms and all ensigns whatever, which are usurped and born unjustly; And also authority and power to grant such arms and ensigns to those who by their valiant and laudable actions, their virtues, and honours of their degrees shall deserve them according to ancient custom, and to make letters patent thereon.
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...
Sep 10, 2022 · As the College of Arms website explains, the Garter of King of Arms is the most senior position among the three King of Arms. At the time of Queen Elizabeth's death, the Garter King of Arms, a role created by King Henry V in 1415, was David James White, as the College of Arms goes on to note.
