Viscount Buckingham is a title in the British peerage, associated with the historic county of Buckinghamshire. The title was first created in 1617 for George Villiers, a favorite of King James I. Over the years, the title has been held by various members of the Villiers family, contributing to its prominence in British history. The current holder of the title is Richard Villiers, who became the 17th Viscount Buckingham in 1985. The title is part of the House of Lords, the upper house of the UK Parliament, where hereditary peers like the Viscount can hold seats, although reforms have limited their numbers.