Tag Archives: peerages

Some Thoughts On The (Re)creation Of The Dukedom Of Edinburgh

Posted on March 10, 2023 by jasonloch

Buckingham Palace announced today that, as was widely expected, the Earl of Wessex will be created Duke of Edinburgh. However, the title will apparently be granted for life only, which is unusual by modern standards. Aside from some isolated creations … Continue reading →

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The House Of Lords Is Finally Shrinking…Hooray!

Posted on May 23, 2018 by jasonloch

Theresa May’s decision to create thirteen new peers has provoked some caustic commentary in the British press. Even the conservative Daily Telegraph couldn’t resist running a snarky piece predicting that the House could grow to 1,000 members by 2031. There’s just one problem: … Continue reading →

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Angelina Jolie And The House Of Lords

Posted on September 28, 2016 by jasonloch

There have been reports in the media that Angelina Jolie fancies a seat in the House of Lords. But could that actually happen? Could she really become Baroness Jolie? The simple answer is yes. Although MPs must be British citizens … Continue reading →

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Could Prince Andrew Lose His Royal Status?

Posted on January 26, 2015 by jasonloch

The past few weeks have seen the Duke of York engulfed by lurid accusations of sexual activity with a 17-year-old ‘sex slave.’ While these allegations have not been tested in a court of law, they have nevertheless cast a shadow … Continue reading →

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Margaret Thatcher’s Introduction In The House of Lords

Posted on December 31, 2014 by jasonloch

I stumbled upon a fascinating video the other day that shows Margaret Thatcher’s introduction into the House of Lords: The cool thing about this video is that is shows the traditional version of the Ceremony of Introduction. In 1998, it was abridged … Continue reading →

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