Welch baronets explained

The Welch Baronetcy, of Chard in the County of Somerset, is a title in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 16 December 1957 for Sir Cullum Welch, Lord Mayor of London from 1956 to 1957. As of 2023 the baronetcy is held by his grandson, the third Baronet, who succeeded his father in that year.

Welch baronets, of Chard (1957)

The heir apparent is the present holder's elder son William Reader Cullum Welch (born 2010).[2]

Escutcheon:Or on a fess Gules between six Martlets Azure two Lions passant respectant Or.
Crest:An heraldic Antelope’s head erased Or armed Gules gorged with a Collar composed of six pierced Mullets Azure chained also Gules.
Motto:Ne Cede Arduis[3]

References

Notes and References

  1. News: Sir John Welch Bt. . 8 September 2023 . The Daily Telegraph . 8 September 2023.
  2. https://www.burkespeerage.com/ www.burkespeerage.com
  3. Book: Burke's Peerage & Baronetage. 2003.