2007-11-25 17:43:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Royalty
They are hereditary.
2007-11-25 17:46:38 · answer #1 · answered by Faerie_Queene3 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most titles are hereditary and gained from the many families which controlled the land whence the titles came. As a new family assumes the throne his/her land title becomes hereditary to the succeeding monarchs even if they are from different families. The titles are tied to the monarchy, not the actual families. When William the Conqueror became king, his hereditary titles became the monarch's. Same with Richard the 3rd. Some of them are distributed to the children especially the Prince of Wales given to the male heir apparent to the throne. He actually becomes ruler of Wales but still subject to the English monarch. When Charles becomes king, he will most likely crown William Prince of Wales. Another example is the Duke of Edinburgh given to Prince Phillip, consort to the Queen.
2007-11-26 20:31:42 · answer #2 · answered by eaglecpo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Royal titles were inherited through birth or marriage (female only). These titles are only reserved for the aristocrat class and members of the Royal family.
The British Peers are of five ranks including
Duke
Marquess
Earl
Viscount
Baron
2007-11-26 01:07:54 · answer #3 · answered by Rachelle_of_Shangri_La 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They like to feel important and most of the titles they give to each other same as the medals.
Next time you see Prince Charles in his full ceremonial uniform just count the medals on his chest.
He's never been to war, they are all gifts from his mother.
2007-11-25 18:08:11 · answer #4 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
They killed people and then took their land, and then appointed their titles to themselves.
2007-11-25 17:47:50 · answer #5 · answered by Jonathan 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋