[MR] Re: Queen's Arms with A New "Third Path" Suggestion on the Armory

[David W. James]

>It should be noted that the Administrative Handbook for the College of Arms
>simply says that "Submissions involving the branch name or arms of an
>active branch must include evidence of support for the action on the part
>of a majority of the active members of the branch."  While the Queen's arms
>might not technically fall under this requirement, I think it is always a
>good idea to poll the populace on such matters.

	The exact wording of the Admin Handbook is:

"	5. Evidence of Support - Submissions involving the branch 
name or arms of an active branch must include evidence of support for 
the action on the part of a majority of the active members of the 
branch. In the case of branches with no ruling noble, this support 
may be demonstrated by a petition of a majority of the populace and 
officers or by a petition of the seneschal and at least 
three-quarters of the other local officers. In the case of branches 
with ruling nobles, such petitions must also include a statement of 
support from the ruling noble. A valid petition must include a clear 
description of the item submitted; either the blazon or emblazon is 
sufficient for a petition regarding branch arms, though both are 
preferable. If a submission would result in the registration or 
modification of the Branch Name or Branch Arms of a kingdom, 
principality or equivalent branch, support must be demonstrated by 
the results of a poll conducted in the relevant official newsletter 
and certified by the seneschal of the appropriate branch. Branch 
badges, order or award names, and other Branch names (such as names 
for guilds, herald's titles, etc.) do not require evidence of support 
at the Laurel level. Kingdom may require it if they so desire, for 
their internal procedures. "

	As you note, the "Queen's Arms" are not technically covered 
by this rule, as the Queen is not a group...

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