During the reign of William III he was made Privy Councillor on 11 May 1695 and, on 11 June 1695, created Viscount Glendale and Earl of Tankerville.
During William III's reign, he was appointed a Privy Councillor on May 11, 1695, and subsequently given the titles of Viscount Glendale and Earl of Tankerville on June 11, 1695.