Royal Titles Explained

Within the realm of royals and nobles, the titles, ranks, hierarchies, and rules of etiquette have traditionally been of the utmost importance. Even today, despite more democratic social sensitivities, people still want to know the correct form and order for...

What Is A Chevalier?

Within the ancient systems of aristocracy and nobility, there are many ranks and titles that have become familiar terms in our modern vocabulary.  Throughout this complex and highly nuanced social system, the various titles of nobility comprise a wide range of...

What Is A Damehood?

The noble ranks and titles that flourished during the Middle Ages are well known at all levels of society, even in modern times.  Most of us are familiar with aristocratic titles such as Marquess or Viscount, many of us have heard of Dukes, Lords and...

How To Become A Baron

In the early medieval times, the title of Baron was often assigned to the right-hand man of a king or ruler.  The word baron comes from the Latin word baro, which over the centuries held connotations of warrior, and the early barons were indeed often to be found...

How To Become A Count

by In its earliest form, the title of Count was used to denote a type of favoured companion of the ruling sovereign, such as an Emperor or King. The root of the word count relates to the Latin word comes – meaning companion – which was adapted into the...

Can Women Be Knighted

One of the highlights of the New Year social calendar within the UK is the annual honours list. The media and people around the world love to know who among the great and good have been deemed remarkable by one of the few remaining monarchs, and chosen to receive one...