Earl Marshal

British

noun

an officer of the English peerage who presides over the College of Heralds and organizes royal processions and other important ceremonies

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The current Earl Marshal, Edward Fitzalan-Howard, 18th Duke of Norfolk, is responsible for organizing major ceremonial state occasions, including the king's coronation.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2023

Prosecutor Jonathan Bryan said the Earl Marshal "didn't seem to be paying attention".

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2022

He is accompanied by the Earl Marshal and other officials wearing traditional heraldic clothing.

From Reuters • Sep. 8, 2022

The 18th Duke of Norfolk, the Earl Marshal, will be in charge.

From The Guardian • Mar. 16, 2017

Lord Longford acted his part of Earl Marshal in the great hall, sending off carriage after carriage, in due precedence, and with its proper complement of beaux and belles.

From The Life and Letters of Maria Edgeworth, Volume 1 by Hare, Augustus J. C.

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