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King of Arms of the Order of the British Empire

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The King of Arms of the Order of the British Empire is the herald of the Order of the British Empire, established in 1917 and effective since 1918.

Kings of Arms

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Name Dates Ref.
General the Rt. Hon. Sir Arthur Paget, GCB, GCVO 1918–1928
Admiral Sir Herbert Heath, KCB, MVO 1929–1947
Air Marshal Sir Charles Carr, KBE, CB, DFC, AFC 1947–1968
Lieutenant General Sir George Gordon-Lennox, KBE, CB, CVO, DSO 1968–1983
Admiral Sir Anthony Morton, GBE, KCB 1983–1997
Air Chief Marshal Sir Patrick Hine, GCB, GBE 1997–2011
Admiral Sir Peter Abbott, GBE, KCB 2011–2015 [1]
Lieutenant General Sir Robert Fulton, KBE 2016–2024 [2]
Lieutenant General Sir Simon Mayall, KBE, CB 2024–present [3]

References

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  1. ^ "Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood". London Gazette. 2024-02-11. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
  2. ^ "Former Governor Sir Robert Fulton Appointed King Of Arms". YGTV. 16 February 2016. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  3. ^ "ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE". London Gazette. 14 May 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024.