His Lordship,
the Count of Krigsvold
The Count of Krigsvold was appointed the third Ellsworth King of Arms on 9 June 2025. The office directs the College and is responsible for creating coats of arms for Westarctica’s citizens, noble peers, and government agencies, and for recording grants of arms.
The name of the office
“Ellsworth” refers to Ellsworth Land on Westarctica’s eastern boundary. The title follows the tradition of heraldic offices named for a region, as with the British kings of arms.
Holders of the office
Sir Michael Richards
The first Ellsworth King of Arms created Westarctica’s Greater Arms in 2015 and produced letters patent for more than 100 peers.
The Baron of Abele
The second holder had previously designed achievements for Westarctican peers and institutions, including the Grand Ducal Court.
The Count of Krigsvold
The third holder assumed direction of the College in the year of its reopening.
Onyx Herald of Arms Extraordinary
Created on 4 January 2026, Onyx Herald is an extraordinary and auxiliary heraldic office subordinate to the Ellsworth King of Arms. Its first holder was Spencer Michael, Duke Van Valkenburg.
Source: Ellsworth King of Arms and the 2026 gallery record, Encyclopedia Westarctica.