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Learn about the British nobility, which consists of the peerage, the gentry and the untitled nobility. Explore the origins, evolution and functions of the peerage, the knighthoods, the baronetcies and the armorial bearings in the United Kingdom.
Learn about the peerage system of the United Kingdom, which consists of five ranks of hereditary titles and two honorary ranks. Explore the origins, meanings, and styles of the nobility, from duke to baronet, and their roles in government and society.
British peerage title holders are termed peers of the Realm. The peerage's fundamental roles are ones of law making and governance, with peers being eligible (although formerly entitled) to a seat in the House of Lords and having eligibility to serve in a ministerial role in the government if invited to do so by the Prime Minister.
Learn about the ranks, types, divisions, and history of the peerage of the United Kingdom, one of the five peerages in the country. Find out which peers are members of the House of Lords and which are subsidiary titles for Scottish and Irish peers.
Learn about the evolution and hierarchy of the British peerage, from duke to baron, and how to address its members. Find out the origins of the titles, the subsidiary and honorary styles, and the difference between hereditary and life peerages.
Learn about the five ranks of the peerage in Britain, from duke to baron, and their history, origin and precedence. Find out how the peerage is linked to the royal family, the House of Lords and the ceremonial robes.
British and European Nobility Register (BENR) for detailed genealogies, historical records, and profiles of nobility and peerage. A comprehensive database of British and European aristocracy, meticulously curated for historians, genealogists, and enthusiasts.
