Henry succeeded him as Earl on his death in 1898.

He succeeded his elder brother George as Earl in 1513.

In 1899, he succeeded his father as Earl of Lindsey.

He succeeded his father as Earl of Portland in 1663.

He succeeded his father as Earl of Derby in 1162.

He succeeded his father as 5th Earl in 1558.

He succeeded his father as 7th Earl of Durham in 2006.

In 1851 he succeeded his father as Earl of Derby.

In 1707 he succeeded his father as Earl of Melville.

He succeeded his father as Earl of Lindsay in 1989.