Baron Riverdale facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 
This picture shows the coat of arms for the Barons Riverdale. It's like a special family symbol!
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| Creation date | 27 June 1935 |
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| Monarch | King George V |
| Peerage | Peerage of the United Kingdom |
| First holder | Sir Arthur Balfour, 1st Baronet |
| Present holder | Anthony Balfour, 3rd Baron Riverdale |
| Remainder to | 1st Baron's heirs male of the body lawfully begotten |
| Motto | In arduis fidelis ("Faithful in difficulties") |
The title of Baron Riverdale is a special rank given to certain people in the United Kingdom. It's a type of noble title, meaning it's a high social rank that can be passed down in a family. This particular title was created on June 27, 1935. It was first given to a successful businessman named Sir Arthur Balfour. He was a very important person in the steel industry in Sheffield, a city in England.
Sir Arthur Balfour was already a "Baronet" before he became a Baron. A Baronet is another special hereditary title, but it's a bit lower in rank than a Baron. He received the Baronet title on June 26, 1929.
After Sir Arthur Balfour, his oldest son became the second Baron Riverdale. He also led the family's steel company, which was then called Balfour & Darwins Ltd. He was also in charge of a big group that helps businesses in Britain, called the Association of British Chambers of Commerce. During the Second World War, he served in the Royal Navy as a lieutenant commander.
Since 1998, the title has been held by the third Baron, Anthony Robert Balfour. He is the grandson of the second Baron.
The Barons Riverdale
- Arthur Balfour, 1st Baron Riverdale (1873–1957): He was the first person to hold this title. He was a very important steel manufacturer.
- Robert Arthur Balfour, 2nd Baron Riverdale (1901–1998): He was the son of the first Baron. He continued to lead the family business.
- Anthony Robert Balfour, 3rd Baron Riverdale (born 1960): He is the grandson of the second Baron and the current holder of the title.
The person who is expected to inherit the title next is the current Baron's uncle, the Honourable David Rowland Balfour (born in 1938).
