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Albert Henry George Grey

Ottawa, Ontario
Registration of Arms and Supporters
September 20, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 310

Arms of Albert Henry George Grey
Arms of Albert Henry George Grey

Arms of Albert Henry George Grey

Blazon

Gules a lion rampant Argent in dexter chief a mullet Or, all within a bordure engrailed Argent;

The Arms are shown ensigned by the coronet of an earl;

Symbolism

These are the arms of the earls Grey.

Crest of Albert Henry George Grey

Blazon

A scaling ladder Or hooked and pointed Azure;

Symbolism

This is the crest of the earls Grey.

Motto of Albert Henry George Grey

Blazon

DE BON VOULOIR SERVIR LE ROI;

Symbolism

This French phrase, meaning “To serve the king with good will,” is the traditional Grey family motto.

Supporters of Albert Henry George Grey

Blazon

Dexter a lion guardant Purpure ducally crowned Or sinister a tiger guardant proper;

Symbolism

These are the supporters of the earls Grey.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

Since 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette
Letters patent registering the heraldic emblems of Albert Henry George Grey

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not available.

Painter

Artist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres

Calligrapher

* Not applicable / Sans objet

Recipient Type

Individual

Notes

The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded in the 1666 Heralds’ visitation of Newcastle, England, with the supporters recorded in the records of the College of Arms, London, England, 4 July 1801. The acquisition of this painting has been sponsored by the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada.