Earl Peel facts for kids
Earl Peel is a special title in the United Kingdom that belongs to a noble family. The Peel family started with Robert Peel, whose son became a rich cotton merchant. Their family home, Drayton Manor in Staffordshire, is now a famous amusement park! Today, the family lives at Elmire House, near Ripon in North Yorkshire.
Quick facts for kids Earl Peel |
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Blazon Arms: Argent, three Sheaves of three Arrows proper, two and one banded Gules, on a Chief Azure, a Bee volant Or. Crest: A Demi-Lion rampant Argent, gorged with a Collar Azure, charged with three Bezants, holding between the paws a Shuttle Or. Supporters: Dexter: A Lion reguardant Argent. Sinister: A Gryphon reguardent Or. Both gorged with a Chain Or, pendent therefrom an Escutcheon Azure, charged with a Mace erect Or. |
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| Creation date | 10 July 1929 |
| Monarch | King George V |
| Peerage | Peerage of the United Kingdom |
| First holder | William Peel, 1st Earl Peel |
| Present holder | William Peel, 3rd Earl Peel |
| Heir apparent | Ashton Peel, Viscount Clanfield |
| Remainder to | the 1st Earl's heirs male |
| Subsidiary titles | Viscount Peel Viscount Clanfield Baronet ‘of Drayton Manor’ |
| Status | Extant |
| Motto | INDUSTRIA (With industry) |
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The Peel Family Story
The title of Earl Peel was created in 1929 for William Peel. He was a Conservative Party politician. He held important government jobs like Secretary of State for India. At the same time, he also received the title of Viscount Clanfield.
Important Family Members
William Peel's father was Arthur Peel. He was the Speaker of the House of Commons from 1884 to 1895. He was given the title Viscount Peel in 1895.
The first Viscount Peel was the fifth son of a very famous person: Sir Robert Peel, 2nd Baronet. Sir Robert Peel was a Prime Minister!
Sir Robert Peel, the Prime Minister
Sir Robert Peel (the 2nd Baronet) was a key figure in British history. He served as Home Secretary twice. During this time, he created the modern police force. Police officers were first called "Peelers" and are still often called "Bobbies" after him. He also helped form the Conservative Party. He is also known for getting rid of the Corn Laws, which were unpopular laws about grain. Sadly, he passed away after falling from his horse.
Later Generations
The first Earl Peel was followed by his son, Arthur Peel. In 1942, he also inherited the title of Baronet. He served as Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, a representative of the King or Queen in the county.
Today, the titles are held by William Peel, who became Earl in 1969. He is one of the hereditary peers who still have a seat in the House of Lords. He has held important roles, including Lord Chamberlain of the Household.
The Peel Baronets
The Peel family's journey into nobility began with Robert Peel. He started a calico-printing business in 1764. His oldest son, Robert Peel, was a rich cotton merchant. He was also a Member of Parliament. In 1800, he was given the title of Baronet.
The title of Baronet then passed down through his family. The fifth Baronet married a famous actress and comedian named Beatrice Gladys Lillie. Their only son, the sixth Baronet, was a sailor in the Royal Navy. He was killed in action in 1942 when he was only 21 years old. After his death, the title of Baronet went to the second Earl Peel.
Earls Peel (since 1929)
- William Robert Wellesley Peel, 1st Earl Peel (1867–1937)
- Arthur William Ashton Peel, 2nd Earl Peel (1901–1969) (also became the 7th Baronet in 1942)
- William James Robert Peel, 3rd Earl Peel and 8th Baronet (born 1947)
The person next in line to inherit the title is the current Earl's son, Ashton Robert Gerard Peel, who is known as Viscount Clanfield (born 1976). Ashton Peel's son, Nicholas Robert William Peel (born 2015), is next in line after his father.
Peel Baronets, of Drayton Manor and Bury (since 1800)
- Sir Robert Peel, 1st Baronet (1750–1830)
- Sir Robert Peel, 2nd Baronet (1788–1850)
- Sir Robert Peel, 3rd Baronet (1822–1895)
- Sir Robert Peel, 4th Baronet (1867–1925)
- Sir Robert Peel, 5th Baronet (1898–1934)
- Sir Robert Peel, 6th Baronet (1920–1942)
- The title then passed to the 2nd Earl Peel.
Images for kids
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Coronet of an Earl
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Coronet of a Viscount
