[3] This was somewhat of a shock given that the seat of the Earls of Pembroke was at Wilton House and his family dominated Wiltshire politics.

[citation needed] Herbert was then chosen early in 1886 to replace William Grantham, who had just been appointed a judge, in Croydon.

[5] Although considered an able Member of Parliament, he was perhaps best known for his good looks and was widely regarded as the most handsome MP at the time.

Pembroke died in Rome, Italy,[citation needed] in March 1913, aged 60, and was succeeded in the earldom by his eldest son, Reginald.

Lord Pembroke's brother-in-law Hubert Parry composed and premiered an Elegy for organ solo to commemorate the funeral, which took place on 7 April 1913.