Viscount St Albans is a title in the British peerage, associated with the county of Hertfordshire. The title was created in 1837 for James Aubrey, who was a prominent politician and member of the House of Lords. The viscountcy is part of the Aubrey family and has been passed down through generations. The current holder of the title is James Aubrey, the 4th Viscount St Albans, who succeeded his father in 2018. The viscountcy is often linked to the history and traditions of the British aristocracy, reflecting the social and political landscape of the time.