The Earl Marshal

The Earl Marshal The Principality of Hutt River has a mature tradition of heraldry and chivalry based largely on English and Scottish norms, codified over time, beginning with the Medieval period. The responsibilities of the Earl Marshal of PHR are enumerated in the Peerages and Dignities Act of 1999 as amended 2004. * Duties of the Earl Marshal include oversight of the RCH and of chivalric matters, in general. He advises on matters of protocol and draws up the official Order of Precedence * as well as a list of Approved Orders of Chivalry *with respective ranks thereof. In addition to design of armorial bearings, the Earl Marshal also oversees the design of decorations, awards, seals, flags and regalia of state and of the three official Orders of Chivalry: The Royal Order, The Serene Order of Leonard and The Illustrious Order of Merit *

The current Earl Marshal of the Principality, His Grace, Lord David Paul Burkart, KRO, CCOM, KCST, OC, FCA, FCIS was appointed by Royal Warrant of HRH Prince Leonard on 4th April, 2003. Dr. Burkart is a professor of medieval history, heraldry and chivalry and has forty years of experience as a professional artist and designer. He is a member of several international heraldry associations. He holds diplomatic appointments in addition to his academic and professional pursuits and presides from the North American Chancellery, which also houses the Office of High Representative to USA.

Contact the Royal College of Heraldry

In Australia and New Zealand: The Chief Herald
e-mail: ozherald@bigfoot.com

All Others: The Office of the Earl Marshal
e-mail: earlmarshal@principality-hutt-river.com

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