Mr Noad is becoming an MBE for services to calligraphy, heraldry and design in the King's Birthday Honours.

Mr Noad, who has worked at the College of Arms for 39 years, was chosen to submit 10 cypher designs for the King to choose his preferred monogram. The designer tried out a range of different ...

Our most prized possessions tell us a lot about who we are.

Our most prized possessions tell us a lot about who we are. My father’s watch is a gold Omega Seamaster, a talisman of him, to me. I wear it on special occasions, such as trips. I wear it when I ...