The College is also the official body responsible for matters relating to the flying of flags on land, and it maintains the official registers of flags and other national symbols. The heralds are appointed by the British Sovereign and are delegated authority to act on behalf of the Crown in all matters of heraldry, the granting of new coats of arms, genealogical research and the recording of pedigrees. The College of Arms, or Heralds' College, is a royal corporation consisting of professional officers of arms, with jurisdiction over England, Wales, Northern Ireland and some Commonwealth realms. Recording, granting and regulation of heraldry, coats of arms and pedigrees Edward Fitzalan-Howard, 18th Duke of Norfolk, Hereditary Earl Marshal ĭavid White, Garter Principal King of Arms
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