King of Arms

King of Arms is the senior rank of an officer of arms. In the traditions of some countries he can grant arms by his own right (ie. Scotland) and in others this power has been granted to another office (ie. Earl Marshal).

Kings of Arms by Country

• England - Garter King of Arms, Clarenceux King of Arms, Norroy and Ulster King of Arms

• Scotland - Lyon King of Arms

• Ireland - Cheif Herald of Ireland