After the Hongwu Emperor was enthroned, he posthumously honored and bestowed on his brothers and patrilineal relatives various second-rank princely titles. Also, some imperial sons who died ...

For an explanation of the French peerage, see the article Peerage of France. Note that peerages and titles were distinct, and the date given for the extinction of the peerage is not necessarily the ...

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The government is planning to banish the remaining hereditary peers from the House of Lords in the biggest parliamentary ...

As the Mirror uncovers evidence of crimes at the Atomic Weapons Establishment, the first Prime Minister in history who ...

The last remaining hereditary peers will be kicked out of the House of Lords under legislation to be tabled today. Abolishing ...

Takes place at the end of a Parliament, when peerages can be given to MPs - from all parties - who are leaving the House of Commons. Lords appointed to boost the strengths of the three main parties.

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The House of Lords Appointments Commission was established in 2000. It is independent and separate from the House of Lords. The Appointments Commission recommends individuals for appointment as ...

The Government is to consult on the retirement plans, but there is no date yet fixed for publication. In its general election ...

The government committed before the general election to abolish the right of hereditary peers to sit in the House of Lords ...