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1106:, a matriculation of arms or the recording of genealogy must be made through the Lyon Clerk. This submission must be done either personally, by an intermediary agent or by correspondence, the Lyon Clerk is required to personally interview and reply to each applicant. As such the Lyon Clerk must take receipt of all documents and evidence submitted by the applicant in each case. Finally after the grant or matriculation has been made the Lyon Clerk must ensure that the resulting patent of arms is properly illuminated and emblazoned for the applicant and for the Lyon Court's register.
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957:. He raises proceedings, when necessary, against those who improperly usurp armorial bearings. The punishment for this offence is set out in several Scottish statutes acts. The court has the power to fine and to ensure items bearing the offending Arms are removed, destroyed or forfeited. In lieu of the financial interests of the Treasury, the
1128:(someone using arms to which they are not entitled) or the use of unregistered homemade coats of arms. The Procurator Fiscal can either issue a letter or warning, and where needed initiate a prosecution before the Lyon Court. The Procurator Fiscal undertakes these prosecutions on behalf of the Lord Advocate.
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The Court does not have universal jurisdiction and usually cannot accept applications (petitions) from abroad. According to the Court's official publication on its website, "the governing factor in the case of an original Grant of Arms is the domicile of the petitioner or the ownership of property in
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The protection of the rights to arms is of signal importance because persons and corporation have paid fees to the Crown in return for exclusive rights to use those armorial bearings. A coat of arms can only belong to one particular person at a time. Without such protection, a coat of arms would be
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Ordinary (full-time members) and at various times any number of Extraordinary officers. In 1867 an Act of Parliament reduced the number of Ordinary officers to just three of each rank. The Act also set out their salaries and reaffirmed their rights and duties. These officers of arms wear the
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When sufficient evidence is attested to these rights, a judicial 'Interlocutor' or warrant will be issued by the Lord Lyon. This power of the Lord Lyon is derived from the monarch's royal prerogatives, which has been delegated to the office by law. The warrant will then authorise the
981:. As well as the full power: to erase unwarranted arms, to 'dash them furth of' stained-glass windows and to break unwarranted seals. Where the cases involve forfeiture, the Court could grant a warrant for the seizure of movable goods and gear where unwarranted arms are found.
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if their local jurisdiction does not have its own heraldic office. "Commonwealth citizens, in particular those of
Scottish descent - save for Canada and South Africa which have their own heraldic authorities - can apply to the Lord Lyon King of Arms."
1002:. The Lord President's powers of discipline are outlined in the Judiciary and Courts (Scotland) Act 2008 and the Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 – the Lord Lyon is included in neither Act. The administration of the Court is also separate from the
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useless as a form of identification and worthless as a piece of private property. Furthermore, a misappropriation or unauthorised use (displaying or usurping) of a man's coat of arms is still considered a 'real injury' under
Scottish common law.
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Scotland." In the second case, when the petitioner is not able to reside on the land, e.g. forestry land, the land is usually not able to bring the owner into the Lord Lyon's jurisdiction. One major exception from this principle applies to
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in the Court against anybody using his arms. The Crown and the public have an interest in these cases: the Crown has such an interest because, in
Scotland, all fees on the registration of armorial bearings and pedigrees are payable to
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1113:. This is done through the regular addition of new grants and matriculations. The Lyon Clerk must ensure that members of the public have access to the register by facilitating searches and studies of the records.
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Historically the punishment for the usurpation of arms were severe. In Acts dated 1592 and 1672, the Court was given the full power to fine and imprison offenders. In 1669 the Court was given the power to issue
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Heralds of Arms in Ordinary and three Pursuivants of Arms in Ordinary. This brings the number of the Ordinary officers to six.
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prosecution. Accordingly, an armorial offender was viewed as sternly as any other evading national taxation. This is in contrast to the
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taking precedence. They frequently appear in this uniform, when accompanying the monarch in royal ceremonies whilst he is in
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business and heraldic laws are conducted through the machinery of the Court of the Lord Lyon. The Court exercises both
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Procurator Fiscal to the Court of the Lord Lyon is responsible for investigating complaints about usurpation of
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The Lyon Clerk's salary is paid for by the Crown. This has been the case since the Lyon King of Arms Act of 1867.
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The Lyon Clerk is responsible for the administration of the Lyon Court. With every submission of application for a
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1147:. Until 2001 the Procurator Fiscal was appointed by the Lord Lyon, but in order to ensure compliance with
1027:. The Macer appears when the Court is sitting in public and when Proclamations are made by the Lord Lyon.
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917:, judicial officers responsible for serving documents and enforcing legal orders throughout Scotland.
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1494:. Currently there are two Heralds of Arms Extraordinary and three Pursuivants of Arms Extraordinary.
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and perform duties relating to genealogical, heraldic, and ceremonial matters of clan members.
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of the Court is concerned with the protection of the rights of both private individuals and of
863:. The fees on all of these procedures are payable to the Exchequer. This is in contrast to the
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Seal of the Lord Lyon King of Arms that is used to seal on all grants of arms.
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Burnett, Ross Herald at the installation ceremony of the Honourable
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2802:"Scotland's first honorary vexillologist helps communities fly the flag"
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839:). All of these actions must begin with a formal petition to the Court.
831:. These can include the granting and regranting of armorial bearings by
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913:) in Scottish armorial bearings. The Lord Lyon also has control over
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2545:"Policy Memorandum | Convention Rights (Compliance) (Scotland) Bill"
1155:, the power to appoint the Procurator Fiscal was transferred to the
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Public Register of All Genealogies and Birthbrieves in Scotland
2492:"What we do | Procurator Fiscal to the Court of the Lord Lyon"
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Accordingly, an owner of a Scottish coat of arms may obtain a
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2518:"Part 5 | Convention Rights (Compliance) (Scotland) Act 2001"
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2445:"Advisory Council on Messenger-at Arms and Sheriff Officers"
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Heraldic Council of the President of the Russian Federation
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The composition of the Lyon Court as of September 2021 is:
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2498:. Procurator Fiscal to the Court of the Lord Lyon Products
2007:
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1480:, and the ceremonial opening of the annual meeting of the
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3177:. South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh: The Stationery Office.
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His Majesty's Officers of Arms as of September 2022 are:
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by the Convention Rights (Compliance) Scotland Act 2001.
1023:. There is also a Macer to the Lord Lyon who is a senior
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2317:"Chapter 5 of Judiciary and Courts (Scotland) Act 2008"
3165:
1090:. The power to appoint the Lord Lyon is vested in the
2608:(Press release). Scottish Government. 17 January 2014
279:. The Lyon Court maintains the register of grants of
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Honorary Vexillologist to the Court of the Lord Lyon
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Public Register of All Arms and Bearings in Scotland
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Public Register of All Arms and Bearings in Scotland
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with jurisdiction over cases dealing with heraldry.
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Public Register of All Arms and Bearings in Scotland
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1476:in Edinburgh, the inauguration of the governors of
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2681:"Procurator Fiscal to the Court of the Lord Lyon"
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3175:Scotland's Heraldic Heritage: The Lion Rejoicing
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1094:by section 3 of the Lyon King of Arms Act 1867.
35:The arms of office of the Lord Lyon King of Arms
3289:Procurator Fiscal to the Court of the Lord Lyon
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2070:Lt-Cmdr Laurence of Mar, MA, FSA Scot, ATCL, RN
1255:Procurator Fiscal to the Court of the Lord Lyon
945:The Lyon Court, like all Scottish courts has a
2828:Innes of Learney & Innes of Edingight, p.6
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2413:
2411:
2405:Innes of Learney & Innes of Edingight, p.7
2349:. Judicial Office for Scotland. Archived from
2242:Innes of Learney & Innes of Edingight, p.9
2230:Innes of Learney & Innes of Edingight, p.8
1055:is the chief heraldic officer of Scotland and
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298:, and the fees for grants of arms are paid to
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1067:. The Lord Lyon's judicial duties concerning
1009:The other officers of the Lyon Court are the
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1293:Herald Painter to the Court of the Lord Lyon
1271:M.Theol (Hons), LL.B, LL.M, M.Litt. FSA Scot
998:but is not subject to the discipline of the
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847:to prepare Letters Patent of the particular
3874:Scottish Children's Reporter Administration
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1993:Linlithgow Pursuivant of Arms Extraordinary
302:. It is headed by the Right Honourable the
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1482:General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
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16:Court which regulates heraldry in Scotland
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2382:. The National Archives. 10 November 2014
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953:', who is independently appointed by the
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4417:Public bodies of the Scottish Government
4336:United States Army Institute of Heraldry
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4182:Scottish Solicitors' Discipline Tribunal
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2323:. The National Archives. 29 October 2008
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3299:Report on the Court of Lord Lyon (1822)
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2451:. Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service
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2777:"Honorary Vexillologist at Lyon Court"
2606:"New Lord Lyon King of Arms appointed"
2543:Scottish Executive (10 January 2001).
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1805:March Pursuivant of Arms Extraordinary
1000:Lord President of the Court of Session
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3924:Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service
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3203:. London: Cassell Ltd. pp. 6–9.
2837:Lyon King of Arms Act 1867, Section 7
2288:Lyon King of Arms Act 1592, Section 1
2165:Office of the Chief Herald of Ireland
1382:(also March Pursuivant Extraordinary)
1216:Joseph Morrow, CVO, CBE, KStJ, KC, DL
1004:Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service
888:
3567:Royal heraldry in the United Kingdom
3377:Lyon Clerk and Keeper of the Records
3113:"New Appointments at the Lyon Court"
3063:"New Appointments at the Lyon Court"
2943:"New Appointments at the Lyon Court"
2752:"New Appointments at the Lyon Court"
2524:. The National Archives. 5 July 2001
2496:www.procuratorfiscallyoncourt.org.uk
1346:Ceremonial & Development Officer
1232:Lyon Clerk and Keeper of the Records
1119:
1011:Lyon Clerk and Keeper of the Records
845:Lyon Clerk and Keeper of the Records
768:Scottish Legal Complaints Commission
333:, in terms of awarding arms, is the
4276:Council of Heraldry and Vexillology
3773:Coat of arms of the Prince of Wales
2669:from the original on 26 March 2019.
2376:"Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014"
2154:Council of Heraldry and Vexillology
1768:Albany Herald of Arms Extraordinary
1664:Roderick Alexander Macpherson, Esq.
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1153:European Convention on Human Rights
763:Association of Commercial Attorneys
398:Justice and Communities Directorate
13:
3592:Cadency labels of the Royal Family
3220:. Glasgow: J. Maclehose and sons.
3117:New Appointments at the Lyon Court
3067:New Appointments at the Lyon Court
2947:New Appointments at the Lyon Court
2756:New Appointments at the Lyon Court
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2659:"Court Artists and Calligraphers"
2138:Bureau of Heraldry (South Africa)
2096:The Hon. Alexander Walter Lindsay
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1791:Pursuivants of Arms Extraordinary
504:Office of the Accountant of Court
4342:New Zealand Herald Extraordinary
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951:Procurator Fiscal to Lyon Court
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310:, including having a dedicated
3945:Scottish Civil Justice Council
3891:Solicitor General for Scotland
3796:Monarchy of the United Kingdom
3216:Stevenson, John Horne (1914).
2881:. 17 April 2012. p. 1037.
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271:in Edinburgh, which regulates
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3961:Office of the Public Guardian
3955:Criminal Courts Rules Council
3864:Cabinet Secretary for Justice
3051:. 19 June 2009. p. 2905.
2702:"Lyon Court fiscal appointed"
2170:
1823:(also Honorary Vexillologist)
1752:Robin O. Blair, Esq., CVO, WS
1724:Heralds of Arms Extraordinary
1092:Monarch of the United Kingdom
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531:Sheriff Personal Injury Court
444:Office of the Public Guardian
407:Cabinet Secretary for Justice
240:Joseph Morrow CVO CBE KStJ KC
169:Monarch of the United Kingdom
3930:Judicial Office for Scotland
2631:"About the Court and Office"
2421:"Lyon King of Arms Act 1867"
2189:National Records of Scotland
2112:Finlaggan Pursuivant of Arms
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4131:Lands Tribunal for Scotland
3968:Scottish Sentencing Council
3869:Judicial Appointments Board
3197:Innes of Edingight, Malcolm
3142:www.courtofthelordlyon.scot
3092:www.courtofthelordlyon.scot
3022:www.courtofthelordlyon.scot
2997:www.courtofthelordlyon.scot
2972:www.courtofthelordlyon.scot
2922:www.courtofthelordlyon.scot
2897:www.courtofthelordlyon.scot
2852:www.courtofthelordlyon.scot
2731:www.courtofthelordlyon.scot
2585:www.courtofthelordlyon.scot
2277:Debtors (Scotland) Act 1987
2257:www.courtofthelordlyon.scot
2143:Canadian Heraldic Authority
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2009:Private Pursuivants of Arms
1977:Dingwall Pursuivant of Arms
1523:Heralds of Arms in Ordinary
1435:Royal Household in Scotland
1075:jurisdiction under the old
605:Justice of the peace courts
449:Scottish Sentencing Council
412:Judicial Appointments Board
362:Rights to arms and pedigree
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4214:High Court of Constabulary
4105:Justice of the peace court
3850:Administration (Executive)
3778:Prince of Wales's feathers
3719:In My Defens God Me Defend
3263:Lyon King of Arms Act 1867
3258:Lyon King of Arms Act 1672
3253:Lyon King of Arms Act 1669
3248:Lyon King of Arms Act 1592
2781:The Court of the Lord Lyon
2663:The Court of the Lord Lyon
2635:The Court of the Lord Lyon
2306:Lyon King of Arms Act 1669
2297:Lyon King of Arms Act 1672
2060:Garioch Pursuivant of Arms
1961:Kintyre Pursuivant of Arms
1680:Carrick Pursuivant of Arms
1650:Unicorn Pursuivant of Arms
1267:Alexander M. S. Green Esq.
1143:, and is appointed by the
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1945:Ormond Pursuivant of Arms
1466:dissolution of Parliament
1440:Formerly there were: six
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3193:Innes of Learney, Thomas
2160:Flemish Heraldic Council
1553:Marchmont Herald of Arms
959:High Court of Justiciary
819:, home of the Lyon Court
556:High Court of Justiciary
287:, as well as records of
202:High Court of Justiciary
4165:Law Society of Scotland
3712:Nemo me impune lacessit
2343:"Judicial independence"
1922:Snawdoun Herald of Arms
1847:Neil Kilpatrick Cargill
1703:Bute Pursuivant of Arms
1583:Rothesay Herald of Arms
1567:The Hon. Adam Bruce, WS
1422:, a private herald, to
1338:Ms Jacqueline Higginson
1041:Thomas Innes of Learney
855:to be recorded in the:
181:and subsequent statutes
114:3 West Register Street
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4318:Court of the Lord Lyon
4121:Court of the Lord Lyon
4004:Lord Lyon King of Arms
3750:Court of the Lord Lyon
3457:Officers Extraordinary
3392:Honorary Vexillologist
3336:Court of the Lord Lyon
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630:Court of the Lord Lyon
357:Remit and jurisdiction
343:High Court of Chivalry
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300:His Majesty's Treasury
257:Court of the Lord Lyon
230:Lord Lyon King of Arms
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4306:Cronista Rey de Armas
3370:Officers of the Court
3048:The Edinburgh Gazette
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2449:www.scotcourts.gov.uk
2431:The National Archives
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4095:Sheriff Appeal Court
4062:Sheriff Appeal Court
4024:Justice of the peace
3740:Order of the Thistle
3597:Imperial State Crown
3218:Heraldry in Scotland
2044:Reginald John Malden
1890:Islay Herald of Arms
1819:Philip Tibbetts Esq.
1501:there are also four
1377:Philip Tibbetts Esq.
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676:Criminal prosecution
588:Sheriff Appeal Court
561:Lord Justice-General
521:Sheriff Appeal Court
294:The Lyon Court is a
4380:Ulster King of Arms
4294:Genealogical Office
4270:Council of Nobility
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3730:Honours of Scotland
3429:Pursuivants of Arms
3167:Burnett, Charles J.
2356:on 14 February 2021
2279:(1987 c.18, Part V)
2001:Private Pursuivants
1931:Pursuivants of Arms
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1785:(1 September 2021)
1687:Prof. Gillian Black
1667:(1 September 2021)
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1597:George Way of Plean
1503:private pursuivants
1431:HM Officers of Arms
1303:(1 September 2021)
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3607:The Queen's Beasts
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