One of the monarchies that has managed to last over time is the British and, with her, the Windsor's house and the Noble titles.
Although the inheritance of these titles and the line of succession to the throne They can be confused in countries without monarchies, these are governed by different laws, created before Queen Elizabeth II became a monarch.
She was queen, but he only had the title of Prince Consort.Hulton -Deutsch Collection – Corbis / Getty Images.
British nobility: high and low
The noble families of the United Kingdom have developed a main role in establishing the History of the country, However, the British nobility is divided into two: High and little nobility.
While High nobility It is known as noble or lords and has titles such as Duke, Marqués, Count, Biscount, Baron, the low nobility It lacks these titles, the exception being the baronet, a title of hereditary gentlemen known as «sir»which does not hold titles apart from the qualification of «Lord.»
What laws govern the noble titles in the United Kingdom?
Before the twentieth century, noble titles were generally hereditary and descended by male line. However, the 1958 life noble law He introduced non -hereditary nobles and, on the contrary, he created hereditary titles only for members of the royal family.
Thus, noble titles can be Hereditarywhich means that they are transmitted from parents to children or can only last the whole life of the partner. But there are also life nobleswhich are usually fees.
It is worth mentioning that in the United Kingdom, having a noble title in Scotland, England, Ireland or Wales, makes you a candidate to serve in the House of Loresone of the two of Parliament.