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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 role of Earl Marshal dates from medieval times and has responsibility for arranging state ceremonies, including coronations, state funerals and the state opening of Parliament.

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

Courtenay was popular with the citizens, Gaunt was not; and Percy was strongly suspected of a wish to abolish the mayoralty, and as Earl Marshal to appoint a captain of his own instead.

From Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Saint Paul An Account of the Old and New Buildings with a Short Historical Sketch by Dimock, Arthur

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