Officers
Herald Master of Arms
The operations of the College are led by the Herald Master of Arms of the Royal House of Georgia. The position has been held since August 2023, by H.E. Emanuel Kingsley, 1st Viscount Kingsley of Fort George in the peerage of the Royal House of Georgia.
Kingsley holds Master's Degrees from Columbia University and the City University of New York and a Bachelor's Degree from Parsons School of Design. He is a Notary Public commissioned in New York State.
Passionate about heraldry, Kingsley was granted arms by Her Majesty's College of Arms (London) in 2022. For his services to the Royal House of Georgia, Crown Prince Davit bestowed upon him the hereditary title of Viscount Kingsley of Fort George. Kingsley is an avid collector and the founder of the Kingsley Collection.
Contact Herald Master Kingsley at [email protected]
The arms of office of Emanuel Kingsley, Herald Master of Arms, are his personal arms ensigned with the Herald Master’s bejeweled golden crown and surmounting the gold-tipped crossed batons of his rank.
Herald Painter
A preeminent heraldic and illuminated manuscript artist, Tania Crossingham was appointed Herald Painter to the Royal House of Georgia in 2023.
Originally from Australia and now based in Finland, Crossingham is a master of medieval illuminations, heraldic art, and visionary art. Her work fuses medieval elements and contemporary spirituality, acting "as a conduit for the divine within us."
A generous contributor of artwork to the Royal House, Crossingham adeptly produces exquisite designs infused with ancient Georgian motifs. She has produced awe-inspiring works for armigers, knights, and titled nobles of the Royal House of Georgia, including illuminated Letters Patent, emblazonments of armorial achievements, and an array of accessory heraldic applications and illustrations. Through her work, Crossingham is building an enduring collection of records for individuals honored by the Bagrationi dynasty, while simultaneously establishing a unique visual identity for the official documents of the Royal House of Georgia. Many of her creations are displayed across this website with her kind permission.
In recognition of her contributions to the Royal House of Georgia, Tania was invested as a Dame of the Order of the Crown of Georgia by HRH Crown Prince Davit of Georgia.
In Memoriam
Dr. José María de Montells y Galán (b. Madrid, 1949) Viscount of Portadei, excelled as a poet, editor, and heraldry enthusiast. Holding degrees in History, Business Sciences, and a Diploma in Heraldry, he notably served as Herald Master of Arms of the Royal House of Georgia, which he led with great passion, achieving impressive results. He was also Heraldic Judge for the Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem, and Chief Herald for the Truncal House of Soria's Twelve Lineages. Founder of the Heraldic College of Spain and the Indies, he led prestigious publications, affiliating with global institutions and receiving awards, including military honors, reflecting his impactful role in heraldry and chivalry. Widely respected and admired, Viscount Portadei passed away in 2019.
