English Monarchs
College of Heralds (College of Arms)
Richard the Second
Royally reckoned
A College of Heralds was needed
Under the thrall
Of the Earl Marshal
To which Dukes of Norfolk have succeeded
Arms, King of, a triple
(Garter, the Principle)
Heralds, next ranking at 6
And 4 Pursuivants
(Posh talk for attendants)
Who perceive themselves more as yardsticks
Kings of Arms (3)
Garry Garter Clarrie Clarenceux Norry and Ursula Norroy and Ulster
Heralds (6) Your clan cast away York, Lancaster An old chest o’ Windsor grey Chester, Windsor That’s now some asset on the rich man’s dray Somerset, Richmond
Pursuivants (4) A blue mantle of lycra Bluemantle A portcullis of iron Portcullis A rough rouge cross Rouge Croix And a rougher rouge dragon Rouge Dragon
Heralds (6) Your clan cast away York, Lancaster An old chest o’ Windsor grey Chester, Windsor That’s now some asset on the rich man’s dray Somerset, Richmond
Pursuivants (4) A blue mantle of lycra Bluemantle A portcullis of iron Portcullis A rough rouge cross Rouge Croix And a rougher rouge dragon Rouge Dragon