Earl Grey

The title Earl Grey was created in the Peerage Of The United Kingdom in 1806 for the 1st Baron Grey , a General in the British Army . Earl Grey Tea is named for the 2nd Earl , who also served as Prime Minister Of The United Kingdom . The Grey Cup , a championship cup for the Canadian Football League , is named for the 4th Earl , who served as Governor General Of Canada .

The subsidiary titles of the Earl Grey are: Viscount Howick, in the County of Northumberland (created 1806 ), and '''Baron Grey''', of Howick in the County of Northumberland ( 1801 ). Both titles are, along with the Earldom, in the Peerage Of The United Kingdom . The title Viscount Howick is the Courtesy Title for the eldest son of the Earl Grey.

The family seats are Howick Hall and Chillingham Castle , both in Northumberland .

EARLS GREY ( 1806 )

Heir Presumptive: The Hon. Philip Kent Grey (b. 1940 ) (Lord Grey's younger brother)

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