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Ottawa, Ontario
Registration of Arms and Supporters
September 20, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 310
Arms of Albert Henry George GreyBlazonGules a lion rampant Argent in dexter chief a mullet Or, all within a bordure engrailed Argent;
SymbolismThese are the arms of the earls Grey. |
CrestBlazonA scaling ladder Or hooked and pointed Azure; SymbolismThis is the crest of the earls Grey. |
MottoBlazonDE BON VOULOIR SERVIR LE ROI; SymbolismThis French phrase, meaning “To serve the king with good will,” is the traditional Grey family motto. |
SupportersBlazonDexter a lion guardant Purpure ducally crowned Or sinister a tiger guardant proper; SymbolismThese are the supporters of the earls Grey. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationSince 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not available. PainterArtist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeIndividual Special DesignationGovernor General Other InformationThe 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. |