William Hay, 18th Earl of Erroll facts for kids
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The Earl of Erroll
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| Lord Steward of the Household | |
| In office 21 November 1839 – 30 August 1841 |
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| Monarch | Victoria |
| Prime Minister | The Viscount Melbourne |
| Preceded by | The Duke of Argyll |
| Succeeded by | The Earl of Liverpool |
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| Born | 21 February 1801 |
| Died | 19 April 1846 (aged 45) London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 5, including William Hay, 19th Earl of Erroll, Agnes Duff, Countess Fife |
| Parents | William Hay, 17th Earl of Erroll Alice Eliot |
William George Hay, 18th Earl of Erroll (born February 21, 1801 – died April 19, 1846), was an important Scottish nobleman and politician. He was known by the title Lord Hay when he was younger, from 1815 to 1819. As a politician, he held several key roles in the British government.
Early Life and Family
William George Hay was born in 1801. His father was William Hay, 17th Earl of Erroll. His mother was Alice Eliot. The family had a long history in Scotland.
William became the next in line to his family's title in 1815. This happened after his older brother, Lord Hay, sadly died. His brother was killed during the Waterloo Campaign, a famous battle. William went to school at Eton College, a well-known school in England.
Political Career
William George Hay became the Earl of Erroll in 1819 when he was just 18 years old. In 1823, he was chosen to be a Scottish Representative Peer. This meant he could represent Scotland in the House of Lords, which is part of the British Parliament.
From 1830 to 1834, he worked for Queen Adelaide. He was her Master of the Horse. This was an important job in the royal household.
In 1831, he joined the Privy Council. This group advises the King or Queen. He was also given a new title, Baron Kilmarnock. This title was named after Kilmarnock in Scotland.
When the Whig political party came to power in 1835, Lord Erroll got another job. He became the Master of the Buckhounds. This role involved managing the royal hunt. In 1839, he was promoted to Lord Steward of the Household. He held this high position until 1841.
Besides his government roles, Lord Erroll also served Scotland in other ways. He was the Knight Marischal of Scotland from 1832 to 1846. He was also the Lord-Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire from 1836 to 1846. This meant he was the King's representative in that area.
Personal Life
Lord Erroll married Lady Elizabeth FitzClarence on December 4, 1820. Lady Elizabeth was the daughter of King William IV. They had four children together:
- Lady Ida Harriet Augusta Hay (1821–1867). She was a bridesmaid for Queen Victoria. She married Charles Noel, 2nd Earl of Gainsborough.
- William Harry Hay, 19th Earl of Erroll (1823–1891). He took over his father's title.
- Lady Agnes Georgiana Elizabeth Hay (1829–1869). She married James Duff, 5th Earl Fife. Their son, Alexander Duff, 1st Duke of Fife, married Princess Louise, who was the daughter of King Edward VII.
- Lady Alice Mary Emily Hay (1835–1881).
Lord Erroll passed away in London in April 1846. He was 45 years old. His oldest son, William, became the next Earl of Erroll. Lady Erroll died in January 1856.
