ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Lord Lyon King of Arms

Okay kiddo, have you ever heard of a guy who has a really fancy title like a king or queen? Well, in Scotland, they have a guy with a really cool title too! His name is Lord Lyon King of Arms.

Now, Lord Lyon doesn't actually rule over anyone like a king or queen does. Instead, he has a very important job related to Scottish traditions and history. You see, in Scotland, families have these symbols called coats of arms that represent their history and identity. Think of it like a special logo for each family.

Well, it's Lord Lyon's job to make sure that these coats of arms are set up correctly and that they are only used by the families that they belong to. He also makes sure that new coats of arms are created for important people or groups in Scotland, like universities or religious organizations.

But that's not all! Lord Lyon also has the power to make sure that Scottish flags are being used properly and that people aren't using flags that aren't meant to be used in specific ways. He's like a protector of Scottish traditions!

So, while Lord Lyon may not be a real king, he definitely has a very important job in Scotland.