Ceremonial of the Kingdom of An Tir
Version: (2022)
At the Crown's command, the HERALD will call for the attention of the populace.
HERALD
Let come before Their Majesties.
And the candidate will come forward and kneel before the throne.
The Scroll
And the CROWN may speak directly to the candidate
and announce their intention to create them Court [Baron / Baroness]
and relate the reasons why they have chosen to so honor their subject.
CROWN
It would please us to style you [Baron / Baroness] of Our Court.
Will you accept this honor from Our Hands?
Upon an affirmative reply, the herald shall read the scroll.
If no scroll has been prepared, the following may be read:
HERALD
Hear now the words of the Crown:
Take heed all people of the Knowne World, that We,
and , [Sovereigns] of An Tir,
do take unto Ourselves Our prerogative
to honor those of Our subjects who have pleased us
with the title and estate of [Baron / Baroness].
Henceforth let it be known
that does now hold the title of [Baron / Baroness] of the Court of An Tir,
with all the rights and privileges of this rank.
By Our hand and seal on
this day of , Anno Societatis , being Gregorian.
, [Sovereign] of An Tir , [Sovereign] of An Tir
If there has been a coronet prepared, the Crown shall place it upon their head.
CROWN
Wear this coronet, bearing the sign of the Kingdom of An Tir,
as symbol of your estate as [Baron / Baroness] in this realm.
The Crown will congratulate the new [Baron / Baroness] and the HERALD will exhort the cheers of the populace.
Find out if there is a coronet to be presented to the new [Baron / Baroness], and if so, who has it. Be sure it is ready at hand for the ceremony.