We are often asked about the difference between feudal and peerage titles. Although originally both were gifted by the monarch, they were and are very different.

We recently reunited a gentleman with his family title, following the sad passing of his relative. We were approached by the solicitors acting as executors for the late Miss Jones; Miss Jones’ will left the title to her distant yet beloved relative Mr Smith.

Our enquirers frequently ask us questions about higher dignities and courtesy titles. Feudal
titles in order of seniority run: barony, lordship, earldom, marquisate, viscountcy and
dukedom.  For the purposes of this discussion, we can discount feudal marquisates, viscountcies and dukedoms; we have never offered one of these titles and do not expect ever to be able to offer one, unfortunately.