The last holder of the office, Walter Bellinger, did exercise the heraldic prerogative of a king of arms to grant armorial bearings, however two of his grants were annulled or regranted by other kings of arms as they felt he encroached on their provinces.

The holders of this office exercised control over the heraldic affairs of Ireland until the death of its last incumbent, Major Sir Neville Wilkinson, in 1941.

Froissart notes the creation of Chandos le Roy d'Ireland, but does not give any clues as to the reasoning.

Richard II sought to re-establish English control in those areas where the native Irish had reasserted their independence.

This is proven by the fact that on 3 June 1469, King Edward IV granted Bellinger a pension of £20 per annum for his service as Ireland.

[3] He accompanied his King to France and acted as his ambassador to the French court in the discussions preceding the Treaty of Picquigny.

[5] Bellinger held the office of Ireland King of Arms until the reign of Henry VII of England.