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The Ellsworth King of Arms, the Honorable Michael Richards, is the Chief Herald of Westarctica and a member of the Royal Council. He also heads the Westarctican College of Arms. On 20 May 2019, he was appointed Keeper of the Seal with the responsibility of holding the Great Seal of Westarctica.
The name of the position, Ellsworth King of Arms, was chosen in the spirit of the great heralds of the United Kingdom, each of whom carries a regional name attached to their job (i.e. Lord Lyon King of Arms, Clarenceux King of Arms, Norroy and Ulster King of Arms). Ellsworth was selected as an homage to Ellsworth Land on the far eastern border of Westarctica.
Sir Michael was responsible for creating the Greater Arms of Westarctica in early 2015, and these arms adorn all the Letters Patent for new peers of Westarctica. Since beginning his tenure, Sir Michael has created Letters Patent for over 100 of Westarctica's peers.
In March 2019, Grand Duke Travis discussed the possibility of granting Sir Michael the office of Keeper of the Seal, and charging him with the responsibility of holding and using the Seal of Westarctica.