Rhys-Williams baronets

The Williams, later Rhys-Williams Baronetcy, of Miskin in the Parish of Llantrisant in the County of Glamorgan, is a title in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1918 for Rhys Williams, Member of Parliament for Banbury from 1918 to 1922. He assumed in 1938 by deed poll the additional surname of Rhys. The second Baronet was a Conservative politician. As of 2014 the title is held by the latter's son, the third Baronet, who succeeded in 1988.

Miskin Manor, the former seat of the Rhys-Williams family

The family seat was Miskin Manor, near Rhondda Cynon Taf, Glamorgan.

Williams, later Rhys-Williams baronets, of Miskin (1918)
  • Sir Rhys Rhys-Williams, 1st Baronet (1865–1955)
  • Sir Brandon Meredith Rhys-Williams, 2nd Baronet (1927–1988)
  • Sir (Arthur) Gareth Ludovic Emrys Rhys-Williams, 3rd Baronet (born 1961)

The heir apparent is the present holder's son Ludo Dhaulagiri Rhys-Williams (born 2001).

Notes

    References
    • Kidd, Charles, Williamson, David (editors). Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage (1990 edition). New York: St Martin's Press, 1990,
    • Leigh Rayment's list of baronets – Baronetcies beginning with "R" (part 1)

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