Dymoke

English family of hereditary champions of the monarchy. Their representative formerly had to appear at coronation banquets and challenge all comers to dispute the sovereign's title.

The challenge was last made at the coronation of George IV in 1830. Since then, the Dymokes have carried the standard of England at coronation ceremonies.

The office is held by tenure of ‘grand serjeanty’ in connection with the manor of Scrivelsby, Lincolnshire, which passed to Sir John Dymoke (lived 14th century) by his marriage with the heiress of the Marmions. He was the king's champion at the coronation of Richard II.