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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 | 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. | |||
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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]]. | |||
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