Coat of arms of Elton John

On March, 25th Elton John was born in Pinner, Middlessex, Greater London. He was Born as Reginald Kenneth Dwight. Elton John changed this name via Deed poll.

In 1995 Elton John was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by Queen Elizabeth II. On February, 24th 1998 Elton John was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. He can call himself Sir Elton John, CBE.

Sir Elton John’s coat of arms was granted to him in 1987.

Blazon

Per saltire gules and or, in fess two pellets pierced and in pale as many plates also pierced, on a chief argent issuant in chief seven pallets retrait two three and two sable.

The chief represents the keys of a piano keyboard the pierced roundels represent records and CDs. Red and gold are apparently the colours of Watford Football Club of which Elton John was Chairman when the coat of arms was granted to him. The Spanish motto, “el tono es bueno”, combines a pun on the singer’s name with the translation “the tone is good”. At the crest there is a Pan playing his pipes. On the Pan’s hoof is on a golden ball. That symbolizes a footbal, cause Elton John took over the Watford Football Club and was the chairman of it even when he sold it in 1990.

 

 

 

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