Heraldic tradition Gallo-British | ||
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Jurisdiction England, Wales and Northern Ireland |
Richmond Herald of Arms in Ordinary is an officer of arms of the College of Arms in England. From 1421 to 1485, Richmond was a herald to John, Duke of Bedford, George, Duke of Clarence, and Henry, Earl of Richmond, all of whom held the Honour (estate) of Richmond. However, on the accession of Henry as Henry VII of England in 1485, Richmond became a king of arms and remained so until 1510, when the office became that of a herald in ordinary of the Crown. The badge of office is a red rose of Lancaster dimidiating the white rose en soleil of York, ensigned by the royal crown. Although this device has all the characteristics of a Tudor invention, it is likely to be of fairly recent derivation.
Contents
- Holders of the Office
- Herald of John Duke of Bedford
- Herald of George Duke of Clarence
- Herald of Henry Earl of Richmond
- King of Arms
- Herald of Arms in Ordinary
- References
The current Richmond Herald of Arms in Ordinary is Clive Cheesman.
Holders of the Office
Brackets indicate a date or approximate date for which there is evidence that the named person was holder of this office. The reigning monarch is given if the date is not known more precisely.