What is the meaning of the word "earl marshal"?
The Earl Marshal's duties are ceremonial and symbolic, but historically, the office held considerable military and judicial power. The position is hereditary, and the title of Earl Marshal is passed down through noble families.
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A hereditary royal officeholder in England, the Great Officers of State, responsible for organizing state ceremonies such as coronations, state funerals, and the State Opening of Parliament.
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- The Earl Marshal is a member of the House of Lords, the upper house of the British Parliament.
- The Earl Marshal is a member of the House of Lords, the upper house of the British Parliament.
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The head of the College of Arms, which regulates heraldry and grants coats of arms. NOUN
- The Earl Marshal is an honorary officer of the Order of the Garter, the most senior order of chivarly in England.
- The Earl Marshal is an honorary officer of the Order of the Garter, the most senior order of chivarly in England.