- The Governor General of Canada
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Blake William Prince
Edmonton, Alberta
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Beckett William Singh Prince and Bennett William Singh Prince
June 20, 2013
Vol. VI, p. 237
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Blazon
Arms
Gules on a pile throughout Argent enfiling a coronet of quatrefoils Or, four piles throughout Azure;
Crest
Issuant from a coronet of quatrefoils Or a demi-white-tailed deer guardant Gules winged and attired Argent;
Motto
SUCCESS THROUGH STRENGTH;
Flag
A banner of the Arms;
Badge
Two muskets in saltire Azure enfiling a coronet of quatrefoils Or;
Differenced Arms for Beckett William Singh Prince, son of Blake William Prince
The Arms of Blake William Prince debruised of a three-point label Or; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death;
Differenced Arms for Bennett William Singh Prince, son of Blake William Prince
The Arms of Blake William Prince within a bordure Or;
Symbolism
Arms
Red and white are the colours of Canada, referring to Mr. Prince’s nationality, while red, white and blue are the colours of the Royal Union flag, referring to his British ancestry. The coronet is a reference to his surname and the quatrefoils, or four-leafed shapes, allude to shamrocks and thus honour his wife’s Irish background. The four blue shapes honour the members of Mr. Prince’s family, bound together by the Prince surname. With the white triangle, they also suggest parachute suspension lines; a reference to Mr. Prince’s training as a paratrooper.
Crest
The white-tailed deer is a symbol of Alberta, where Mr. Prince currently resides. It also represents his love of hunting and the outdoors.
Motto
Not Applicable
Flag
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Badge
The muskets represent Mr. Prince’s training as a sniper. The coronet is taken from the arms.
Differenced Arms for Beckett William Singh Prince, son of Blake William Prince
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Bennett William Singh Prince, son of Blake William Prince
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 30, 2013, in Volume 147, page 2708 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Forrest Pass, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Robert Grey
Calligrapher
Doris Wionzek
Recipient Information
Individual