Baron Broadbridge

Baron Broadbridge, of Brighton in the County of Sussex, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1945 for the Conservative politician Sir George Broadbridge, 1st Baronet.^[1] He had already been created a Baronet, of Wargrave Place in the County of Berkshire, on 22 November 1937.^[2] The title descended from father to son until the death of his grandson, the third Baron, in 2000. The late Baron was succeeded by his first cousin, who became the fourth holder of the titles. He was the son of Hugh Trevor Broadbridge, third son of the first Baron. He was in turn succeeded by his only son, Richard, a retired air vice-marshal who was honorary surgeon to the Queen, in 2020.

Key Information

Baron Broadbridge
Gules in chief two pens in saltire and in base over water a stone bridge of a single span embattled Proper
Creation date	c. 1945
Created by	King George VI
Peerage	Peerage of the United Kingdom
First holder	George Broadbridge, 1st Baron Broadbridge
Present holder	Richard Broadbridge, 5th Baron Broadbridge
Heir apparent	Mark Andrew Broadbridge
Remainder to	Heirs male of the body lawfully begotten
Status	Extant
Motto	Industria Et Perseverantia ("Industry & Perseverance")
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Coat of arms of Baron Broadbridge

Crest A dolphin hauriant Argent between two gilly-flowers Gules slipped and leaved Vert. Escutcheon Gules in chief two pens in saltire and in base over water a stone bridge of a single span embattled Proper. Supporters On either side a dolphin Proper charged with a sword erect Gules. Motto Industria Et Perseverantia (By Industry & Perseverance)[4]