Welsh peers and baronets facts for kids
This article is about Welsh peers and baronets. These are people who hold special titles like peerage (lords and ladies) or baronetcy (a hereditary knight-like title). Their titles are connected to Welsh place names or areas within the historic counties of Wales.
Welsh titles come from different times and events in history. After Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, the last Welsh Prince of Wales, was killed in 1282 during the Edwardian Conquest, Wales was divided into counties, much like England. Many old Welsh titles were removed. However, some Welsh lords who stayed loyal were given English titles instead.
Even though Welsh Law continued for some civil cases, King Edward I changed how land was inherited in Wales. He introduced a system where the eldest son inherited everything. This made it easier for English lords to gain control of Welsh lands.
Later, between 1535 and 1542, Wales officially became part of England through laws called the Laws in Wales Acts 1535-1542. English law was fully put into place. Both native Welsh lordships and those in the Welsh Marches (border areas) became part of the English system of peerage. Wales does not have its own separate peerage system. Instead, Welsh peers are part of the English, Great Britain, and later, the United Kingdom peerages.
Some lords, like the Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor and the Marquess of Anglesey, have their main family homes in Wales. Others, such as the Marquess of Abergavenny, live outside Wales.
The flag of the princely House of Aberffraw, first linked to Llywelyn the Great from 1216
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Understanding Welsh Titles
Here's how some of these special titles are said in the Welsh language:
| Title | Male (Welsh) | Female (Welsh) | Area (Welsh) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince | Tywysog | Tywysoges | Tywysogaeth |
| Duke | Duc, Dug | Duces, Duges | Dugaeth |
| Marquess | Ardalydd | Ardalyddes | Ardalyddaeth |
| Earl | Iarll | Iarlles | Iarllaeth |
| Viscount | Isiarll | Isiarlles | Isiarllaeth |
| Baron | Barwn | Barwnes | Barwniaeth |
| Baronet | Barwnig | Barwniges |
Royal Titles in Wales
The most famous royal title connected to Wales is the Prince of Wales. This title has a long history.
| Title | Year Created | Peerage System | Other Titles |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prince of Wales | 1216, 1306 | Wales England |
Prince of Aberffraw and Lord of Snowdon in the Welsh Principality of Wales, Duke of Rothesay and Earl of Carrick in the Peerage of Scotland, Duke of Cornwall and Earl of Chester in the Peerage of England |
Marquess Titles with Welsh Links
A Marquess is a high-ranking peer. Here are some Marquess titles connected to Wales. The blue highlight means the title still exists today.
- This indicates an extant title.
| Title | Year Created | Peerage System | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Marquess of Powis | 1687 | England | |
| The Marquess of Carmarthen | 1689 | England | This is a secondary title for the Duke of Leeds. |
| The Marquess of Carnarvon | 1719 | Great Britain | This is a secondary title for the Duke of Chandos. |
| The Marquess of Anglesey | 1815 | UK | |
| The Marquess of Abergavenny | 1876 | UK | |
| The Marquess of Milford Haven | 1917 | UK |
Earl Titles Connected to Wales
An Earl is a noble title, ranking below a Marquess. Here are some Earl titles linked to Wales. The blue highlight means the title still exists today.
- This indicates an extant title.
| Title | Year Created | Peerage System | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord of Glamorgan | 1093, 1217, 1338, 1439, 1449, 1489 | England | Based on the old Welsh area of Morgannwg. The title was 'Lord of Glamorgan' but had the same rank as an Earl. It was removed in 1535. |
| The Earl of Pembroke | c. 1135, 1533, 1605 | England | Also holds the title of Earl of Montgomery in the Peerage of England. |
| The Earl of Montgomery | 1605 | England | Held with Earl of Pembroke since 1630. |
| The Earl of Carnarvon | 1628, 1714, 1793 | England, Great Britain | Also Baron Porchester in the Peerage of Great Britain. |
| The Earl of Denbigh | 1622 | England | Also Earl of Desmond in the Peerage of Ireland. |
| The Earl of Cardigan | 1661 | England | Also Marquess of Ailesbury in the Peerage of the UK. |
| The Earl of Powis | 1674, 1748, 1804 | UK | Also Viscount Clive in the Peerage of the UK. |
| The Earl Talbot | 1761 | Great Britain | Also Baron Dynevor, of Dynevor in Carmarthenshire. |
| The Earl of Lisburne | 1776 | Ireland | Named after the profitable Lisburne mines in Trawsgoed, Ceredigion. |
| The Earl Cawdor | 1827 | UK | Also Viscount Emlyn in the Peerage of the UK. |
| The Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor | 1945 | UK | Also Viscount Gwynedd in the Peerage of the UK. |
| The Earl of Merioneth | 1947 | UK | Also Duke of Edinburgh in the Peerage of the UK. Merged with the Crown in 2022. |
| The Earl of Snowdon | 1961 | UK | Also Viscount Linley in the Peerage of the UK. |
Viscount Titles with Welsh Links
A Viscount is a noble title, ranking below an Earl. The blue highlight means the title still exists today.
- This indicates an extant title.
| Title | Year Created | Peerage System | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Viscount Powis | 1687 | England | A secondary title for the Marquess of Powis. |
| The Viscount Montgomery | 1687 | England | A secondary title for the Marquess of Powis. |
| The Viscount Emlyn | 1827 | Great Britain | Also Earl Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire. |
| The Viscount Windsor | 1905 | UK | Of St Fagans in County of Glamorgan. A secondary title of the Earl of Plymouth. |
| The Viscount Tredegar | 1905, 1925 | UK | Also Baron Tredegar 1859. The Viscountcy title ended by 1962. |
| The Viscount St Davids | 1918 | UK | Also Baron St Davids in the UK Peerage. |
| The Viscount Rhondda | 1918 | UK | Also Baron Rhondda. Ended by 1953. |
| The Viscount Gwynedd | 1945 | UK | Also Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor. |
| The Viscount Tenby | 1957 | UK | Of Bulford in County of Pembroke. |
| The Viscount Tonypandy | 1983 | UK | In County of Glamorgan. The title ended in 1997. |
| The Viscount Severn | 1999 | UK | Also Earl of Wessex and Earl of Forfar in the Peerage of the UK. |
Baron Titles with Welsh Links
A Baron is a noble title, ranking below a Viscount. The blue highlight means the title still exists today.
- This indicates an extant title.
| Title | Year Created | Peerage System | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Baron Abergavenny | 1087, 1392 | England | Also Marquess of Abergavenny. |
| The Baron Aberavon | 12th century | England | Created for former Welsh rulers of Morgannwg. The family and barony ended in the 1330s. |
| The Baron of Cymmer-yn-Edeirnion | 1284 | England | Based on lands owned by the family before the Edwardian Conquest. |
| The Baron of Hendwr | 1284 | England | Confirmed in 1334. |
| The Baroness Grey de Ruthyn | 1324 | England | Not currently held by anyone since 1963. |
| The Baron Talbot | 1331, 1733 | Great Britain | Not currently held by anyone. |
| The Baron Powis | 1629 | England | Ended 1748. |
| The Baron Grey of Powys | 1482 | England | Not currently held by anyone since 1551. |
| The Baron Conwy | 1703 | Great Britain | Also Marquess of Hertford in the Peerage of England. |
| The Baron Newborough | 1716 | Ireland | Also Marquess of Cholmondeley in the Peerage of Ireland. |
| The Baron Cardiff | 1776 | Great Britain | Also Marquess of Bute in the Peerage of Great Britain. |
| The Baron Newborough | 1776 | Ireland | Also Baronet of Wynn of Bodvean. |
| The Baron Milford | 1776, 1847, 1939 | UK | Also Philipps Baronetcy. |
| The Baron Dynevor | 1780 | Great Britain | The Rhys family claims to be descended from Rhys ap Thomas from the 15th century. |
| The Baron Gwydyr | 1796 | Great Britain | The title ended in 1915. |
| The Baron Mostyn | 1831 | UK | Also Baronet Mostyn of Pengwerra. |
| The Baron Raglan | 1852 | UK | Of Raglan in Monmouthshire. |
| The Baron Llanover | 1859 | UK | Augusta Hall, Baroness Llanover was a Welsh heiress. The title ended in 1867. |
| The Baron Tredegar | 1859 | UK | Also Baronet Morgan of Tredegar 1792. |
| The Baron Aberdare | 1873 | UK | |
| The Baron Harlech | 1876 | UK | Of Harlech in Merionethshire. |
| The Baron Swansea | 1893 | UK | Of Singleton in Glamorgan. |
| The Baron Glanusk | 1899 | UK | Also Baronet of Bailey. |
| The Baron Grenfell | 1902 | UK | Of Kilvey in Glamorgan. |
| The Baron St. Davids | 1908 | UK | Also Viscount St Davids in the Peerage of the UK. |
| The Baron Rhondda | 1916 | UK | Of Llanwern in Monmouthshire. Ended by 1918. |
| The Baron Colwyn | 1917 | UK | Of Colwyn Bay in Denbighshire. |
| The Baron Clwyd | 1919 | UK | Of Abergele in Denbighshire. |
| The Baron Trevethin | 1921 | UK | Of Blaengawney in Monmouthshire. |
| The Baron Davies | 1932 | UK | Of Llandinam in Montgomeryshire. |
| The Baron Trefgarne | 1947 | UK | Of Cleddau in Pembrokeshire. |
Welsh Life Peers
Life peers are people given a peerage title for their lifetime, but it cannot be passed down to their children. Many of these titles are linked to places in Wales.
Life Peers with Welsh Place Names
This list shows Welsh life peers whose main title is connected to a place in the historic counties of Wales.
| Name and Title | Place Connected to Title | Year Created | Year Title Ended |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Atkin, Baron Atkin | of Aberdovey in County of Merioneth | 1928 | 1944 |
| Daniel Granville West, Baron Granville-West | of Pontypool in County of Monmouth | 1958 | 1984 |
| John Morris, Baron Morris of Borth-y-Gest | of Borth-y-Gest in County of Caernarvon | 1960 | 1979 |
| Arthur Champion, Baron Champion | of Pontypridd in County of Glamorgan | 1962 | 1985 |
| Alun Jones, Baron Chalfont | of Llantarnam in County of Monmouth | 1964 | 2020 |
| William Wynne-Jones, Baron Wynne-Jones | of Abergele in County of Denbigh | 1964 | 1982 |
| Arwyn Davies, Baron Arwyn | of Glais in County of Glamorgan | 1964 | 1978 |
| Arthur Moyle, Baron Moyle | of Llanidloes in County of Montgomeryshire | 1965 | 1974 |
| Thomas Jones, Baron Maelor | of Rhosllanerchrugog in County of Denbigh | 1966 | 1984 |
| William David Evans, Baron Energlyn | of Caerphilly in County of Glamorgan | 1968 | 1985 |
| Eirene White, Baroness White | of Rhymney in County of Monmouth | 1970 | 1970 |
| John Brayley, Baron Brayley | of the City of Cardiff in County of Glamorgan | 1973 | 1977 |
| Rhys Lloyd, Baron Lloyd of Kilgerran | of Llanwenog in County of Cardigan | 1973 | 1991 |
| Elwyn Jones, Baron Elwyn-Jones | of Llanelli in County of Carmarthen | 1974 | 1989 |
| Goronwy Roberts, Baron Goronwy-Roberts | of Caernarvon and of Ogwen in County of Caernarvon | 1974 | 1981 |
| Elfed Davies, Baron Davies of Penrhys | of Rhondda in Mid Glamorgan | 1974 | 1992 |
| Edmund Davies, Baron Edmund-Davies | of Aberpennar in Mid Glamorgan | 1974 | 1992 |
| Gordon Parry, Baron Parry | of Neyland in Dyfed | 1976 | 2004 |
| Morrice James, Baron Saint Brides | of Hasguard in Dyfed | 1977 | 1989 |
| John Leonard, Baron Leonard | of the City of Cardiff in South Glamorgan | 1978 | 1983 |
| John Brooks, Baron Brooks of Tremorfa | of Tremorfa in South Glamorgan | 1979 | 2016 |
| Emlyn Hooson, Baron Hooson | of Montgomery in Powys | 1979 | 2012 |
| Jean McFarlane, Baroness McFarlane of Llandaff | of Llandaff in South Glamorgan | 1979 | 2012 |
| David Gibson-Watt, Baron Gibson-Watt | of the Wye District of Radnor | 1979 | 2002 |
| Elystan Morgan, Baron Elystan-Morgan | of Aberteifi in Dyfed | 1981 | 2021 |
| Gwilym Prys Davies, Baron Prys Davies | of Llanegryn in Gwynedd | 1983 | 2017 |
| Hugh Griffiths, Baron Griffiths | of Govilon in County of Gwent | 1985 | 2015 |
| Charles Williams, Baron Williams of Elvel | of Llansantffraed in Elvel in Powys | 1985 | 2019 |
| Peter Thomas, Baron Thomas of Gwydir | of Llanrwst in Gwynedd | 1987 | 2008 |
| James Callaghan, Baron Callaghan of Cardiff | of the City of Cardiff in Glamorgan | 1987 | 2005 |
| Nicholas Edwards, Baron Crickhowell | of Pont Esgob in the Black Mountains and in Powys | 1987 | 2018 |
| Peter Rees, Baron Rees | of Goytre in Gwent | 1987 | 2008 |
| Roy Jenkins, Baron Jenkins of Hillhead | of Pontypool in Gwent | 1987 | 2002 |
| Brian Morris, Baron Morris of Castle Morris | of St Dogmaels in Dyfed | 1990 | 2001 |
| Daphne Park, Baroness Park | of Monmouth in County of Monmouth | 1990 | 2010 |
| Ivor Richard, Baron Richard | of Ammanford in Dyfed | 1990 | 2018 |
| Brian Griffiths, Baron Griffiths of Fforestfach | of Fforestfach in County of Glamorgan | 1991 | Current |
| Dafydd Elis-Thomas, Baron Elis-Thomas | of Nant Conwy in Gwynedd | 1992 | Current |
| Gareth Williams, Baron Williams | of Mostyn in Flintshire | 1992 | 2003 |
| Thomas Bingham, Baron Bingham of Cornhill | of Boughrood in Powys | 1996 | 2010 |
| Garfield Davies, Baron Davies | of Coity in County of Glamorgan | 1997 | 2019 |
| Wyn Roberts, Baron Roberts of Conwy | of Talyfan in Gwynedd | 1997 | 2013 |
| Alex Carlile, Baron Carlile | of Berriew in County of Powys | 1999 | Current |
| Anita Gale, Baroness Gale | of Blaenrhondda in Mid Glamorgan | 1999 | Current |
| Julian Grenfell, Baron Grenfell of Kilvey | of Kilvey in Swansea | 2000 | Current |
| Kenneth O. Morgan, Baron Morgan | of Aberdyfi in County of Gwynedd | 2000 | Current |
| Ilora Finlay, Baroness Finlay | of Llandaff in County of Glamorgan | 2001 | Current |
| Barry Jones, Baron Jones | of Deeside in Clwyd | 2001 | Current |
| Richard Livsey, Baron Livsey | of Talgarth in County of Powys | 2001 | 2010 |
| John Morris, Baron Morris of Aberavon | of Aberavon in West Glamorgan | 2001 | Current |
| Peter Temple-Morris, Baron Temple-Morris | of Llandaff in South Glamorgan | 2001 | 2018 |
| Leslie John Griffiths, Baron Griffiths of Burry Port | of Pembrey and Burry Port in Dyfed | 2004 | Current |
| Delyth Morgan, Baroness Morgan of Drefelin | of Drefelin in Dyfed | 2004 | Current |
| Roger Roberts, Baron Roberts of Llandudno | of Llandudno in Gwynedd | 2004 | Current |
| Ted Rowlands, Baron Rowlands | of Merthyr Tydfil and of Rhymney in Mid Glamorgan | 2004 | Current |
| Alan Howarth, Baron Howarth of Newport | of Newport in Gwent | 2005 | Current |
| Neil Kinnock, Baron Kinnock of Bedwellty | of Bedwellty in Gwent | 2005 | Current |
| Donald Anderson, Baron Anderson of Swansea | of Swansea in West Glamorgan | 2005 | Current |
| Maggie Jones, Baroness Jones of Whitchurch | of Whitchurch in South Glamorgan | 2006 | Current |
| David Rowe-Beddoe, Baron Rowe-Beddoe | of Kilgetty in Dyfed | 2006 | Current |
| Richard Harries, Baron Harries of Pentregarth | of Ceinewydd in Dyfed | 2006 | Current |
| Mervyn Davies, Baron Davies of Abersoch | of Abersoch in Gwynedd | 2009 | Current |
| Glenys Kinnock, Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead | of Holyhead in Ynys Môn | 2009 | Current |
| Mike German, Baron German | of Llanfrechfa in Torfaen | 2010 | Current |
| Don Touhig, Baron Touhig | of Islwyn and Glansychan in Gwent | 2010 | Current |
| Michael Williams, Baron Williams of Baglan | of Neath Port Talbot in Glamorgan | 2010 | 2017 |
| Dafydd Wigley, Baron Wigley | of Caernarfon in Gwynedd | 2011 | Current |
| Rowan Williams, Baron Williams of Oystermouth | of Oystermouth in the City and County of Swansea | 2013 | Current |
| Nicholas Bourne, Baron Bourne of Aberystwyth | of Aberystwyth in Ceredigion | 2013 | Current |
| Christine Humphreys, Baroness Humphreys | of Llanrwst in Conwy | 2013 | Current |
| John Thomas, Baron Thomas of Cwmgiedd | of Cwmgiedd in Powys | 2013 | Current |
| Robert Rogers, Baron Lisvane | of Lisvane in the City and County of Cardiff | 2014 | Current |
| Stephen Gilbert, Baron Gilbert of Panteg | of Panteg in Monmouthshire | 2015 | Current |
| Paul Murphy, Baron Murphy of Torfaen | of Abersychan in Gwent | 2015 | Current |
| Peter Hain, Baron Hain | of Neath in West Glamorgan | 2015 | Current |
| Byron Davies, Baron Davies of Gower | of Gower in Swansea | 2019 | Current |
| Debbie Wilcox, Baroness Wilcox of Newport | of Newport in the City of Newport | 2019 | Current |
| Claire Fox, Baroness Fox of Buckley | of Buckley in Flintshire | 2020 | Current |
| David Wolfson, Baron Wolfson of Tredegar | of Tredegar in Gwent | 2020 | Current |
Baronetcy Titles in Wales
A baronet is a special hereditary title given by the British Crown. It's like a knight, but it can be passed down through the family. A baronet ranks between a baron (a peer) and a knight. This title does not give the person a seat in the House of Lords.
| Baronetcy | Place Connected to Title | Year Created/Ended | Other Titles/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philipps | of Picton Castle in County of Pembroke | 1661 | Also Viscount St Davids |
| Wynn | of Gwydir in County of Caernarfon | 1611, 1719 | |
| Stradling | of St Donats in County of Glamorgan | 1611, 1738 | |
| Salusbury | of Lleweni in County of Denbigh | 1619, 1684 | |
| Williams | of Vaynol in County of Carnarvon | 1622, 1696 | |
| Williams | of Llangibby in County of Monmouth | 1642, 1753 | |
| Williams | of Guernevet in County of Brecon | 1644, 1695 | |
| Williams-Bulkeley | of Penrhyn in County of Caernarfon | 1661 | |
| Williams-Wynn | of Gray's Inn in Middlesex | 1688 | |
| Williams | of Edwinsford in County of Carmarthen | 1707, 1745 | |
| Bayly | of Plas Newydd in County of Anglesey | 1730 | Also Marquess of Anglesey |
| Wynn | of Bodvean in County of Caernafonshire | 1742 | Also Baron Newborough |
| Mostyn | of Pengwerra in County of Flint | 1778 | Also Baron Mostyn |
| Morgan | of Tredegar in County of Monmouth | 1792 | Also Baron Tredegar |
| Salusbury | of Llanwern in County of Monmouth | 1795, 1868 | |
| Williams | of Bodelwyddan in County of Flint | 1798 | Also Williams-Wynn Baronets of Gray's Inn |
| Bailey | of Glanusk Park in County of Brecon | 1852 | Also Baron Glanusk |
| Vivian | of Singleton, in County of Glamorgan | 1882 | Also Baron Swansea |
| Williams | of Castell Deudraeth, and Borthwen in County of Merioneth | 1909 | |
| Smith | of Colwyn Bay, in County of Denbigh | 1912 | Also Baron Colwyn |
| Rhys-Williams | of Miskin in County of Glamorgan | 1918 | |
| Philipps | of Llanstephan in County of Radnor | 1919 | Also Baron Milford |
| Llewellyn | of Bwlffa, Aberdare in County of Glamorgan | 1922 | |
| Williams | of Glynwr in County of Carmarthen | 1935, 1959 | |
| Williams | of Cilgeraint in County of Caernarfon | 1953 | |
| Llewellyn | of Baglan, in County of Glamorgan | 1959 |
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