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Westarctica: /* Activities */ minor correction

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Activities: minor correction

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	==Activities==		==Activities==
	The first King of Arms, Sir [[Michael Richards]], was responsible for creating the [[Coat of Arms of Westarctica\|Greater Arms of Westarctica]] in early 2015, and these arms adorn all the Letters Patent for new [[Peerage of Westarctica\|peers of Westarctica]]. ~~Since beginning~~ his tenure, Sir Michael ~~has~~ created Letters Patent for over 100 of Westarctica's peers.		The first King of Arms, Sir [[Michael Richards]], was responsible for creating the [[Coat of Arms of Westarctica\|Greater Arms of Westarctica]] in early 2015, and these arms adorn all the Letters Patent for new [[Peerage of Westarctica\|peers of Westarctica]]. During his tenure, Sir Michael created Letters Patent for over 100 of Westarctica's peers.

	The second King of Arms, the [[Baron of Abele]], was appointed to the position on 25 January 2020. Prior to assuming the role, he had previously designed armorial achievements for several [[Peerage of Westarctica\|Peers of Westarctica]] as well as institutions such as the [[Grand Ducal Court]].		The second King of Arms, the [[Baron of Abele]], was appointed to the position on 25 January 2020. Prior to assuming the role, he had previously designed armorial achievements for several [[Peerage of Westarctica\|Peers of Westarctica]] as well as institutions such as the [[Grand Ducal Court]].

Westarctica: updated arms

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	[[File:~~King of Arms~~.png\|400px\|thumb\|Arms of the Ellsworth King of Arms]]		[[File:Ellsworth 2.png\|400px\|thumb\|Arms of the Ellsworth King of Arms]]
	The '''Ellsworth King of Arms''' is the person who serves as the Chief Herald of [[Westarctica]]. They are responsible for creating coats of arms for Westarctica's citizens and [[Peerage of Westarctica\|noble peers]], as well as creating arms on behalf of Westarctica's government agencies. The holder of the post was originally entitled to a seat on the [[Royal Council]] as head the [[Westarctican College of Arms]], but in March 2023, the position was integrated into the [[Royal Household of Grand Duke Travis]].		The '''Ellsworth King of Arms''' is the person who serves as the Chief Herald of [[Westarctica]]. They are responsible for creating coats of arms for Westarctica's citizens and [[Peerage of Westarctica\|noble peers]], as well as creating arms on behalf of Westarctica's government agencies. The holder of the post was originally entitled to a seat on the [[Royal Council]] as head the [[Westarctican College of Arms]], but in March 2023, the position was integrated into the [[Royal Household of Grand Duke Travis]].

Westarctica: added link to Count of Krigsvold article

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	Their primary task is creating and recording all [[Gallery of Westarctican Arms\|grants of arms]] in Westarctica.		Their primary task is creating and recording all [[Gallery of Westarctican Arms\|grants of arms]] in Westarctica.

	The current Ellsworth King of Arms is His Lordship, the Count of Krigsvold.		The current Ellsworth King of Arms is His Lordship, the [[Count of Krigsvold]].

	==Creation of office==		==Creation of office==
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	The second King of Arms, the [[Baron of Abele]], was appointed to the position on 25 January 2020. Prior to assuming the role, he had previously designed armorial achievements for several [[Peerage of Westarctica\|Peers of Westarctica]] as well as institutions such as the [[Grand Ducal Court]].		The second King of Arms, the [[Baron of Abele]], was appointed to the position on 25 January 2020. Prior to assuming the role, he had previously designed armorial achievements for several [[Peerage of Westarctica\|Peers of Westarctica]] as well as institutions such as the [[Grand Ducal Court]].

	The third King of Arms, the Count of Krigsvold, was appointed to the position on 9 June 2025.		The third King of Arms, the [[Count of Krigsvold]], was appointed to the position on 9 June 2025.


	[[Category:Royal Household]]		[[Category:Royal Household]]

Westarctica: added graphic of arms

2025-06-09T18:57:44Z

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			[[File:King of Arms.png\|400px\|thumb\|Arms of the Ellsworth King of Arms]]
	The '''Ellsworth King of Arms''' is the person who serves as the Chief Herald of [[Westarctica]]. They are responsible for creating coats of arms for Westarctica's citizens and [[Peerage of Westarctica\|noble peers]], as well as creating arms on behalf of Westarctica's government agencies. The holder of the post was originally entitled to a seat on the [[Royal Council]] as head the [[Westarctican College of Arms]], but in March 2023, the position was integrated into the [[Royal Household of Grand Duke Travis]].		The '''Ellsworth King of Arms''' is the person who serves as the Chief Herald of [[Westarctica]]. They are responsible for creating coats of arms for Westarctica's citizens and [[Peerage of Westarctica\|noble peers]], as well as creating arms on behalf of Westarctica's government agencies. The holder of the post was originally entitled to a seat on the [[Royal Council]] as head the [[Westarctican College of Arms]], but in March 2023, the position was integrated into the [[Royal Household of Grand Duke Travis]].

Westarctica at 18:38, 9 June 2025

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	Their primary task is creating and recording all [[Gallery of Westarctican Arms\|grants of arms]] in Westarctica.		Their primary task is creating and recording all [[Gallery of Westarctican Arms\|grants of arms]] in Westarctica.

	As of ~~May 2023~~, the ~~office is vacant~~.		The current Ellsworth King of Arms is His Lordship, the Count of Krigsvold.

	==Creation of office==		==Creation of office==
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	The second King of Arms, the [[Baron of Abele]], was appointed to the position on 25 January 2020. Prior to assuming the role, he had previously designed armorial achievements for several [[Peerage of Westarctica\|Peers of Westarctica]] as well as institutions such as the [[Grand Ducal Court]].		The second King of Arms, the [[Baron of Abele]], was appointed to the position on 25 January 2020. Prior to assuming the role, he had previously designed armorial achievements for several [[Peerage of Westarctica\|Peers of Westarctica]] as well as institutions such as the [[Grand Ducal Court]].

			The third King of Arms, the Count of Krigsvold, was appointed to the position on 9 June 2025.


	[[Category:Royal Household]]		[[Category:Royal Household]]

Westarctica: added link to gallery article

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	The '''Ellsworth King of Arms''' is the person who serves as the Chief Herald of [[Westarctica]]. They are responsible for creating coats of arms for Westarctica's citizens and [[Peerage of Westarctica\|noble peers]], as well as creating arms on behalf of Westarctica's government agencies. The holder of the post was originally entitled to a seat on the [[Royal Council]] as head the [[Westarctican College of Arms]], but in March 2023, the position was integrated into the [[Royal Household of Grand Duke Travis]].		The '''Ellsworth King of Arms''' is the person who serves as the Chief Herald of [[Westarctica]]. They are responsible for creating coats of arms for Westarctica's citizens and [[Peerage of Westarctica\|noble peers]], as well as creating arms on behalf of Westarctica's government agencies. The holder of the post was originally entitled to a seat on the [[Royal Council]] as head the [[Westarctican College of Arms]], but in March 2023, the position was integrated into the [[Royal Household of Grand Duke Travis]].

			Their primary task is creating and recording all [[Gallery of Westarctican Arms\|grants of arms]] in Westarctica.

	As of May 2023, the office is vacant.		As of May 2023, the office is vacant.

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	The '''Ellsworth King of Arms''' is the person who serves as the Chief Herald of [[Westarctica]]. They are responsible for creating coats of arms for Westarctica's citizens and [[Peerage of Westarctica\|noble peers]], as well as creating arms on behalf of Westarctica's government agencies. The holder of the post is entitled to a seat on the [[Royal Council]] ~~and heads~~ the [[Westarctican College of Arms]].		The '''Ellsworth King of Arms''' is the person who serves as the Chief Herald of [[Westarctica]]. They are responsible for creating coats of arms for Westarctica's citizens and [[Peerage of Westarctica\|noble peers]], as well as creating arms on behalf of Westarctica's government agencies. The holder of the post was originally entitled to a seat on the [[Royal Council]] as head the [[Westarctican College of Arms]], but in March 2023, the position was integrated into the [[Royal Household of Grand Duke Travis]].

			As of May 2023, the office is vacant.

	==Creation of office==		==Creation of office==
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	[[Category:~~Cabinet of Westarctica~~]]		[[Category:Royal Household]]

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	[[Category:~~Royal Council Ministers~~]]		[[Category:Cabinet of Westarctica]]

Westarctica: updated with Baron of Abele info

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	==Activities==		==Activities==
	Sir Michael was responsible for creating the [[Coat of Arms of Westarctica\|Greater Arms of Westarctica]] in early 2015, and these arms adorn all the Letters Patent for new [[Peerage of Westarctica\|peers of Westarctica]]. Since beginning his tenure, Sir Michael has created Letters Patent for over 100 of Westarctica's peers.		The first King of Arms, Sir [[Michael Richards]], was responsible for creating the [[Coat of Arms of Westarctica\|Greater Arms of Westarctica]] in early 2015, and these arms adorn all the Letters Patent for new [[Peerage of Westarctica\|peers of Westarctica]]. Since beginning his tenure, Sir Michael has created Letters Patent for over 100 of Westarctica's peers.

			The second King of Arms, the [[Baron of Abele]], was appointed to the position on 25 January 2020. Prior to assuming the role, he had previously designed armorial achievements for several [[Peerage of Westarctica\|Peers of Westarctica]] as well as institutions such as the [[Grand Ducal Court]].


	~~==External links==~~
	* [http://assumearms.com/ AssumeArms official site]

	[[Category:Royal Council Ministers]]		[[Category:Royal Council Ministers]]

Westarctica: Edited post to reflect the position, not the person

2019-10-17T07:32:24Z

Edited post to reflect the position, not the person

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	~~{{Infobox Royalty~~		The '''Ellsworth King of Arms''' is the person who serves as the Chief Herald of [[Westarctica]]. They are responsible for creating coats of arms for Westarctica's citizens and [[Peerage of Westarctica\|noble peers]], as well as creating arms on behalf of Westarctica's government agencies. The holder of the post is entitled to a seat on the [[Royal Council]] and heads the [[Westarctican College of Arms]].
	~~\| type = monarch~~
	~~\| name = <small>The Honorable</small><br>Ellsworth King of Arms~~
	~~\| title = <small>Keeper of the Seal</small><br><small>Knight Commander in the Order of the Snowflake</small>~~
	~~\| image = Michael Richards.jpg~~
	~~\| imgw = 200px~~
	~~\| succession = Chief Herald of Westarctica~~
	~~\| reign = March 2015 - Present~~
	~~\| reign-type = In Office~~
	~~\| predecessor = [[Duke of Moulton-Berlin]]~~
	~~\| pre-type = Preceded by~~
	\|-
	~~\| spouse = N/A~~
	~~\| spouse-type = Spouse~~
	~~\| issue = None~~
	~~\| father = ?~~
	~~\| mother = ?~~
	~~\| date of birth =~~
	}}

	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 [[Crown_Jewels_of_Westarctica#Seals\|Great Seal of Westarctica~~]].

	==Creation of office==		==Creation of office==
	Although the office of Chief Herald had existed since 2004, the nation had been without an official herald since the [[The Great Return\|2010 coup]] that overthrew [[Grand Duke Jon-Lawrence]]. In 2015, Michael Richards, the proprietor of Assume Arms, approached [[Grand Duke Travis]] and offered his services creating Letters Patent and possibly coats of arms for the [[Hereditary Nobility of Westarctica\|Hereditary Nobles]].		Although the office of Chief Herald had existed since 2004, the nation had been without an official herald since the [[The Great Return\|2010 coup]] that overthrew [[Grand Duke Jon-Lawrence]]. In 2015, [[Michael Richards]], the proprietor of Assume Arms, approached [[Grand Duke Travis]] and offered his services creating Letters Patent and possibly coats of arms for the [[Hereditary Nobility of Westarctica\|Hereditary Nobles]]. The Grand Duke reviewed some of Michael's work and accepted his offer to become Westarctica's new Chief Herald. Mr. Richards assumed the post of King of Arms in March 2015.

	The Grand Duke reviewed some of Michael's work and accepted his offer to become Westarctica's new Chief Herald.

	==Name of office==		==Name of office==
	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.		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.

	==Activities==		==Activities==
	Sir Michael was responsible for creating the [[Coat of Arms of Westarctica\|Greater Arms of Westarctica]] in early 2015, and these arms adorn all the Letters Patent for new [[Peerage of Westarctica\|peers of Westarctica]]. Since beginning his tenure, Sir Michael has created Letters Patent for over 100 of Westarctica's peers.		Sir Michael was responsible for creating the [[Coat of Arms of Westarctica\|Greater Arms of Westarctica]] in early 2015, and these arms adorn all the Letters Patent for new [[Peerage of Westarctica\|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 [[Crown_Jewels_of_Westarctica#Seal_of_Westarctica\|Seal of Westarctica]].

	~~==Honors==~~
	~~[[File:Michael-Knight2.jpg\|thumb\|The Ellsworth King of Arms being invested as a Knight Commander]]~~
	On 30 April 2018, Michael was invested as a Knight Commander in the [[Order of the Snowflake]] in recognition of his longstanding devotion to [[Westarctica]] as well as his services to the Crown and the Hereditary Nobles. His investiture ceremony was performed by the [[Duke of Waesche]] with the traditional dubbing of knighthood.

	==External links==		==External links==
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	[[Category:Royal Council Ministers]]		[[Category:Royal Council Ministers]]
	~~[[Category:People]]~~
	~~[[Category:Knights of the Snowflake]]~~