Baron Moyne

Baron Moyne, associated with Bury St Edmunds in County of Suffolk, is a noble title within the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was established in 1932 for the Hon. Walter Guinness, a politician affiliated with the Conservative faction. He belonged to the distinguished Guinness family, being the third son of the 1st Earl of Iveagh, who was himself the third son of Sir Benjamin Guinness, 1st Baronet, of Ashford.

The title's second holder, his son, 2nd Baron, gained recognition as a poet and novelist. He was notably the first spouse of Diana Mitford, one of the renowned Mitford sisters. Diana subsequently wed fascist leader Sir Oswald Mosley.

As of now, the barony is in possession of their eldest son, 3rd Baron, who inherited it in July 1992. Being a male-line descendant from both the 1st Earl of Iveagh and the initial Guinness Baronet of Ashford, he remains in line for those hereditary titles as well.

Barons Moyne (1932)

• Walter Edward Guinness, 1st Baron Moyne (1880–1944)
• Bryan Walter Guinness, 2nd Baron Moyne (1905–1992)
• Jonathan Bryan Guinness, 3rd Baron Moyne (b. 1930)

The current baron's heir apparent is his second-born but eldest surviving son, Hon. Valentine Guy Bryan Guinness (b. 1959). Following him in succession is his half-brother, Hon. Sebastian Walter Denis Guinness (b. 1964), who stands as heir presumptive.

See also

• Guinness Baronets, of Ashford
• Earl of Iveagh
• Guinness family