Viscount Astor
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Viscount Astor, of Hever Castle in the County of Kent, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1917 for William Waldorf Astor, who had previously been created Baron Astor, of Hever Castle in the County of Kent. The titles remain united. The 1st Viscount's second son was created Baron Astor of Hever in 1956.
The family seat is Ginge House, near Wantage, Oxfordshire.
The 4th Viscount Astor was a minister in John Major's government with responsibility for broadcasting. He is also the step father of Samantha Sheffield, the wife of Conservative Party Leader David Cameron MP for Witney.
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Viscounts Astor (1917)
- William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor (1848-1919)
- Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor (1879-1952)
- William Waldorf Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor (1907-1966)
- William Waldorf Astor, 4th Viscount Astor (b. 1951) (elected into House of Lords, 1999)
- The Heir Apparent is Hon. William Waldorf Astor (b. 18 Jan 1979)