William FitzAlan, 18th Earl of Arundel

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William FitzAlan, 18th Earl of Arundel (1476–23 January 1544) was an English peer, styled as Lord Maltravers from 1487 to 1524.

FitzAlan was the son of the 17th Earl of Arundel and on 15 February 1510, he married Anne Percy, a daughter of the 4th Earl of Northumberland. He succeeded to the title of 18th Earl of Arundel on the demise of his father Thomas in 1524 and became Lord Chamberlain in 1526.

FitzAlan bore the Sceptre with the Dove at the coronation of Anne Boleyn in 1533 and later took part in her trial in 1536. During the Dissolution of the Monasteries he was given large areas of land in Sussex, including Michelham Priory. He died in 1544 and was buried at Arundel Castle.

Preceded by The Earl of Worcester

Lord Chamberlain 1526–1530

Succeeded by The Lord Sandys

Preceded by Thomas FitzAlan

Earl of Arundel 1524–1544

Succeeded by Henry FitzAlan