British nobility
Lords and ladies
British nobility refers to the hereditary aristocratic class in Britain, comprising ranks from duke down through marquess, earl, viscount, and baron.
Members hold titles that pass through family lines, historically conferring land, wealth, and political power.
The House of Lords was traditionally their political seat.
She married into the British nobility.
The system persists but with diminished influence.
- peerageSystem of noble ranks
- House of LordsBritain's senior parliamentary body
- life peerNoninheritable British nobility
- butlerChief domestic servant
- baronetcyHeritable British noble rank
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Ordinary members of society
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Philosophy of universal equality
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