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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ellie Crabbe

Man behind King’s cypher to be made MBE says work he does was ‘anonymous’

Tim Noad has designed a range of royal heraldry, including the frontispiece on the King’s coronation roll (Aaron Chown/PA) - (PA Archive)

The man behind the King’s cypher who is being made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) has said the work he does has traditionally been anonymous.

Tim Noad, a heraldic designer, said he was “absolutely delighted” and “immensely proud” when he received a letter containing the news of his honour, franked with his own design.

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