Earl Grey
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- For the blend of tea with the same name, see Earl Grey tea.
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Arms of Earl Grey
The title Earl Grey was created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom in 1806 for General Sir Charles Grey. Earl Grey tea is named for the second Earl, who served also as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The Grey Cup is named for the fourth Earl, who served as Governor-General of Canada.
The subsidiary titles of the Earl Grey are: Viscount Howick (created 1806) and Baron Grey of Howick (1801). Both titles are, along with the Earldom, in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. The title Viscount Howick is the courtesy title for the eldest son of the Earl Grey.
The family seat is Howick Hall in Northumberland.