Earl of Montgomery

The title Earl of Montgomery (pronounced "Mun-gum-ery") was created in the Peerage of England in 1605 for Sir Philip Herbert, younger son of the 2nd Earl of Pembroke. The first Earl inherited the Earldom of Pembroke in 1630 from his brother, the 3rd Earl, and the two titles remain united.[2]

Earldom of Montgomery
held with
Earldom of Pembroke

Arms of Herbert: Per pale azure and gules, three lions rampant argent[1][2]
Creation date4 May 1605
Created byJames I
PeeragePeerage of England
First holderPhilip Herbert, 4th Earl of Pembroke, 1st Earl of Montgomery
Present holderWilliam Herbert, 18th Earl of Pembroke, 15th Earl of Montgomery
Heir apparentReginald Henry Michael Herbert, Lord Herbert
Remainder toMales heir of the body lawfully begotten
Subsidiary titlesBaron Herbert of Shurland
Seat(s)Wilton House
MottoUng je serviray ("One will I serve")[2]

The heir apparent is the present holder's son Reginald Henry Michael Herbert, Lord Herbert (b. 2012).

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