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Earl Marshal

British  

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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"The point about the Earl Marshal and the Lord Great Chamberlain is that they are both dignified and efficient," Lord Roberts said.

From BBC Mar. 27, 2026

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

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

In 1597, however, the Earl of Essex became Earl Marshal and Chief of the Heralds' College, and the scholar and antiquary, William Camden, joined the College as Clarenceux King of Arms.

From The Man Shakespeare by Harris, Frank

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