Earl of Leicester

Earldom of Leicester
Arms of the Earl of Leicester
Arms of Coke, Earls of Leicester: Per pale gules and azure, three eagles displayed argent[1]
Creation date12 August 1837
CreationSeventh
Created byQueen Victoria
PeeragePeerage of the United Kingdom
First holderThomas Coke, 1st Earl of Leicester (seventh creation)
Present holderThomas Coke, 8th Earl of Leicester
Heir apparentEdward Coke, Viscount Coke
Remainder tothe 1st Earl’s heirs male of the body lawfully begotten
Subsidiary titlesViscount Coke
StatusExtant
Seat(s)Holkham Hall
MottoPRUDENS QUI PATIENS
("He is prudent who is patient")
Robert Dudley, created Earl of Leicester in 1564.

Earl of Leicester is a title that has been created seven times. The first title was granted during the 12th century in the Peerage of England. The current title is in the Peerage of the United Kingdom and was created in 1837.

  1. ^ Crest: On a Chapeau Azure, turned up Ermine, an Ostrich Argent, holding in the beak a Horseshoe Or. Supporters: Dexter: an Ostrich Argent, gorged with a Ducal Coronet per pale Gules and Azure, line reflexed over the back Argent. Sinister: an Ostrich Argent, gorged with a Ducal Coronet per pale Azure and Gules, line reflexed over the back Argent.