William Herbert, 18th Earl of Pembroke

[3] In 2003, his father died, and he inherited the ancestral titles and estates, based on Wilton House, the family seat in Wiltshire.

In October 2004, a year after his father's death, he left that job to assume the responsibilities of managing the house and estate at Wilton.

He also spoke of the need for him to marry and father a son to secure the succession, for the sake of his immediate family and also of the estate and house and all those who depend on them for a livelihood.

Since 2010, in partnership with his wife Victoria, he has overseen an extensive programme of renovation both externally and internally at Wilton along with its surrounding buildings and structures.

[citation needed] He used to hold an annual Classic and Supercar show in the grounds of Wilton House but it was cancelled in 2017 for unknown reasons.

[7] In a 2019 interview with Campden FB, he offered advice to those looking to diversify their investment portfolios with the addition of vintage cars, highlighting the taxable benefits, but also some of the potential pitfalls.

However, since their marriage in 2010, the 18th Earl and Countess have produced two daughters and two sons; the heir apparent is Reginald, Lord Herbert, born in 2012.