Arms of Charles William Kingston
Arms of Charles William Kingston
Blazon
Per pale Or and Gules on a chevron a thistle between in chief two trefoils and in base a maple leaf all counterchanged;
Symbolism
The colours, chevron, thistle and clover are taken from arms used by Irish Kingstons and refer to Mr. Kingston’s Irish heritage. The maple leaf honours Canada, his place of birth.
Crest of Charles William Kingston
Blazon
A coronet rim set above with maple leaves Or alternating with dogwood flowers Argent seeded Or issuant therefrom a swan wings elevated and addorsed Argent beaked Or;
Symbolism
The dogwoods and maple leaves represent British Columbia, the province where Mr. Kingston works and lives, and Canada. The swan is adapted from the crest used by Irish Kingstons.
Motto of Charles William Kingston
Blazon
DEI GRATIA;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means “By the grace of God” and has been used by other Kingston armigers.
