Baron Hives

Baron Hives, of Duffield in the County of Derby, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created 7 July 1950 for the Ernest Hives, Chairman of Rolls-Royce Ltd. As of 2010 the title is held by his grandson, the third Baron, who succeeded his uncle in 1997.

Baron Hives (1950)

• Ernest Walter Hives, 1st Baron Hives (1886–1965)
• John Warwick Hives, 2nd Baron Hives (1913–1997)
• Matthew Peter Hives, 3rd Baron Hives (b. 1971)

The heir apparent is the present holder's son, the Hon. Henry Peter David Hives (born 2024).

Title succession chart

Title succession chart, Barons Hives
Ernest Hives 1st Baron Hives 1886–1965 John Hives 2nd Baron Hives 1913–1997 Flt.Off. Edward Hives 1916–1940 Hon. Peter Hives 1921–1974 Hon. Michael Hives 1926–2018 Matthew Hives 3rd Baron Hives born 1971 Robert Hives born 1953 Hon. Henry Hives born 2024 William Hives born 1977

Arms

Coat of arms of Baron Hives

Crest In front of a sun in splendour Or an eagle rising Proper. Escutcheon Or on a chevron Sable three bee hives of the field. Supporters Dexter the figure of a mechanic Proper overalls Azure holding in the exterior hand a micrometer sinister the figure of a draughstman Proper coat Argent holding under the exterior arm a set square and a T square also Proper. Motto (Thus You Make Honey Not For Yourselves You Denizens Of The Hives)