College of Arms HomeAbout Us Services Resources News & Grants Contact Us The Officers of Arms For most of the time since their incorporation in 1484 heralds have been members of the Royal Household, directly appointed by the Sovereign on the recommendation of the Duke of Norfolk, Earl Marshal. Since the re-incorporation in 1555 the College has consisted of thirteen officers of arms. Those officers of arms who make up the College of Arms are styled 'heralds in ordinary'. Their titles (and the current office holders) are as follows: Kings of Arms Garter King of Arms?David Vines White, M.A. (Cambridge), M.A. (London) Clarenceux King of Arms?Timothy Hugh Stewart Duke, M.A. (Cambridge), F.S.A. Norroy and Ulster King of Arms?Robert John Baptist Noel, M.A. (Oxford), M.Phil. (Cambridge) Heralds Richmond Herald?Clive Edwin Alexander Cheesman, M.A. (Oxford), Ph.D. (San Marino), F.S.A. York Herald?Michael Peter Desmond O'Donoghue, M.A. (Cambridge), F.S.A. Chester Herald?Hon. Christopher John Fletcher-Vane, M.A. (Cambridge) Windsor Herald?John Michael Allen-Petrie, O.B.E., M.Sc. (L.S.E), M.Sc. (Oxford) Lancaster Herald?vacant Somerset Herald?vacant Pursuivants Rouge Dragon Pursuivant?Adam Simon Tuck, M.A. (Cambridge), M.A. (University of the Arts, London) Bluemantle Pursuivant?Mark John Rosborough Scott, M.A. (Oxford) Portcullis Pursuivant?vacant Rouge Croix Pursuivant?vacant Heralds Extraordinary There are also a number of supernumerary officers of arms who are not members of the College but who process with the other heralds on ceremonial occasions. These are styled 'heralds extraordinary': New Zealand Herald Extraordinary Phillip Patrick O'Shea, C.N.Z.M., C.V.O. Maltravers Herald Extraordinary John Martin Robinson, M.A. (St. Andrews), D.Phil. (Oxford), F.S.A. Norfolk Herald Extraordinary David Rankin-Hunt, C.V.O., M.B.E., T.D. WalesHerald Extraordinary Thomas Owen Saunders Lloyd, O.B.E., M.A., D.L., F.S.A. Fitzalan Pursuivant Extraordinary Alastair Andrew Bernard Reibey Bruce of Crionaich, O.B.E., D.L. Heralds in ordinary receive yearly salaries from the Crown – Garter King of Arms £49.07, the two provincial Kings of Arms £20.25, the six heralds £17.80, and the four pursuivants £13.95. These salaries were fixed at higher levels by James I but reduced by William IV in the 1830s. The work of the heralds is otherwise unassisted from public funds. Garter King of Arms gives heraldic and other advice to The Crown and Government Departments and receives an honorarium to cover his time and expenses. In addition to their official duties, they have for many centuries had private practices in heraldry and genealogy, for which they are allowed to charge professional fees. Additional Information View the Bibliography of Present Officers (writings since 1980) To contact an Officer of Arms, visit the Directory. More about us Online Exhibitions Data Protection Policy The Officers of Arms History Records and Collections Some past Heralds Archive and Conservation Departments Contact Us Artefacts associated with the Battle of Flodden You are here: Home About Us The Officers of Arms Search ... Privacy Policy Back to Top © College of Arms 2021 Website by Reaper Enterprises Ltd We use session cookies to improve your experience with our website. If you continue using our website without changing your settings, or accept, we'll assume you are happy to receive the cookies set. To find out more about how we use cookies, please read our privacy policy. To find out more about the cookies we use and how to delete them, see our privacy policy. I accept cookies from this site. Agree