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The Sketch - America and the Peerage Stock Photo

RM2M3NY52–The Sketch - America and the Peerage

John Harris, 43, who is to be given a life peerage, at the Home Office, where he is a new Minister of State. Mr Harris's post will again bring him into close contact with Home Secretary Roy Jenkins, to whom he was Special Assistant when Mr Jenkins was Home Secretary from 1966-67 and Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1967 -70. Since 1970, Mr Harris has been a journalist on The Economist. Stock Photo

RMG6HK61–John Harris, 43, who is to be given a life peerage, at the Home Office, where he is a new Minister of State. Mr Harris's post will again bring him into close contact with Home Secretary Roy Jenkins, to whom he was Special Assistant when Mr Jenkins was Home Secretary from 1966-67 and Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1967 -70. Since 1970, Mr Harris has been a journalist on The Economist.

Portrait of Lord Beaconsfield. Earl of Beaconsfield, of Hughenden in the County of Buckingham, was a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1876 for Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli, a favourite of Queen Victoria. When Disraeli became an earl in 1876 he automatically lost his seat in the Commons but remained prime minister, leading his government from the House of Lords. Stock Photo

RM2K0A8RC–Portrait of Lord Beaconsfield. Earl of Beaconsfield, of Hughenden in the County of Buckingham, was a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1876 for Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli, a favourite of Queen Victoria. When Disraeli became an earl in 1876 he automatically lost his seat in the Commons but remained prime minister, leading his government from the House of Lords.

Peerage Arms Dukes of Norfolk Somerset Richmond Grafton Beaufort Bolton… 1747 Stock Photo

RF2K9TY54–Peerage Arms Dukes of Norfolk Somerset Richmond Grafton Beaufort Bolton… 1747

Feb. 02, 1976 - Law Lords To Decided Of Peerage Title: A family feud that rocked high society in the roaring twenties was re-opened in the House of Lords today, where four law lords and sixteen peers are to try and decided the issue. It is dispute between two sons over the right to the title of Lord Ampthill, who died in 1973. Mr. Geoffrey Russell, a theatrical impresario, succeeded his father as fourth baron. But legal action to claim the peerage was then started by his half-brother, Mr. John Hugo Trenchard Russell, son of the third baron by a later marriage Stock Photo

RME11632–Feb. 02, 1976 - Law Lords To Decided Of Peerage Title: A family feud that rocked high society in the roaring twenties was re-opened in the House of Lords today, where four law lords and sixteen peers are to try and decided the issue. It is dispute between two sons over the right to the title of Lord Ampthill, who died in 1973. Mr. Geoffrey Russell, a theatrical impresario, succeeded his father as fourth baron. But legal action to claim the peerage was then started by his half-brother, Mr. John Hugo Trenchard Russell, son of the third baron by a later marriage

Lady Rolle (née Hon. Louisa Trefusis) 1794–1885. Second wife of John Rolle, 1st Baron Rolle (1750–1842), seen here in her peerage robes. After the portrait by Thomas Lawrence. From The Connoisseur, published July, 1902. Stock Photo

RM2GF98HT–Lady Rolle (née Hon. Louisa Trefusis) 1794–1885. Second wife of John Rolle, 1st Baron Rolle (1750–1842), seen here in her peerage robes. After the portrait by Thomas Lawrence. From The Connoisseur, published July, 1902.

Peerage for Lord Robert Cecil . The King has been pleased to confer a Peerage on Lord Robert Cecil , who will not therefore be a Candidate for the Hitchin division . A recent snapshot of Lord Robert Cecil in a happy mood . 17 November 1923 Stock Photo

RM2BWB3FX–Peerage for Lord Robert Cecil . The King has been pleased to confer a Peerage on Lord Robert Cecil , who will not therefore be a Candidate for the Hitchin division . A recent snapshot of Lord Robert Cecil in a happy mood . 17 November 1923

This 1899 illustration shows Lord Beaconsfield (Benjamin Disraeli). Earl of Beaconsfield, of Hughenden in the County of Buckingham, was a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1876 for Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli, a favourite of Queen Victoria. Victoria favoured Disraeli's Tory policies over those of his Liberal rival, William Ewart Gladstone. Stock Photo

RF2G4CH9K–This 1899 illustration shows Lord Beaconsfield (Benjamin Disraeli). Earl of Beaconsfield, of Hughenden in the County of Buckingham, was a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1876 for Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli, a favourite of Queen Victoria. Victoria favoured Disraeli's Tory policies over those of his Liberal rival, William Ewart Gladstone.

1910 Daily Graphic front page The Sackville Peerage Case Stock Photo

RMH9N6E1–1910 Daily Graphic front page The Sackville Peerage Case

Frontispiece of a supplement within The Sketch magazine about America and the Peerage, looking at the numerous wealthy American heiresses who married into the British aristocracy during the Edwardian era. The photograph features the Marquis of Blandford and Lord Ivor Charles Spencer-Churchill, sons of the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough. The Duchess had formerly been Miss Consuelo Vanderbilt, She married the duke in 1895 after being coerced into the marriage by her mother. After her divorce in 1920, she devoted much of her time to social welfare and was married again, to Colonel Jacques Bals Stock Photo

RM2RAAB61–Frontispiece of a supplement within The Sketch magazine about America and the Peerage, looking at the numerous wealthy American heiresses who married into the British aristocracy during the Edwardian era. The photograph features the Marquis of Blandford and Lord Ivor Charles Spencer-Churchill, sons of the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough. The Duchess had formerly been Miss Consuelo Vanderbilt, She married the duke in 1895 after being coerced into the marriage by her mother. After her divorce in 1920, she devoted much of her time to social welfare and was married again, to Colonel Jacques Bals

Debrett's Peerage, Baronetage, Knightage and Companionage dated 1942 Stock Photo

RMCET8TG–Debrett's Peerage, Baronetage, Knightage and Companionage dated 1942

'Execution of Lord Ferrers at Tyburn', 1760, (c1876). Creator: Unknown. Stock Photo

RMW2DP7W–'Execution of Lord Ferrers at Tyburn', 1760, (c1876). Creator: Unknown.

JOHN BURKE (1786-1848) Irish genealogist Stock Photo

RM2AR87H8–JOHN BURKE (1786-1848) Irish genealogist

Circa 1820s antique engraved portrait of Cropley Ashley-Cooper, 6th Earl of Shaftesbury (1768-1851) Stock Photo

RMB1P03M–Circa 1820s antique engraved portrait of Cropley Ashley-Cooper, 6th Earl of Shaftesbury (1768-1851)

Boris 'Johnson denies overruling security service concerns around Evgeny Lebedev peerage' Guardian newspaper headline Russian clipping 8 March 2022 UK Stock Photo

RM2HXFPDB–Boris 'Johnson denies overruling security service concerns around Evgeny Lebedev peerage' Guardian newspaper headline Russian clipping 8 March 2022 UK

Robert Bertie, 1st Earl of Lindsey, 1582-1642. British soldier and courtier. From an engraving by Dutch artist Jacob Houbraken, after Cornelius Johnson (Cornelius Janssen van Ceulen) Stock Photo

RMR7K2D1–Robert Bertie, 1st Earl of Lindsey, 1582-1642. British soldier and courtier. From an engraving by Dutch artist Jacob Houbraken, after Cornelius Johnson (Cornelius Janssen van Ceulen)

Lord Butler (formerly Mr. R.A. Butler) former Deputy prime Minister visited Cambridge College today where he is to become the Chancellor. March 1965 P011492 Stock Photo

RMB559BK–Lord Butler (formerly Mr. R.A. Butler) former Deputy prime Minister visited Cambridge College today where he is to become the Chancellor. March 1965 P011492

Vintage brass Peerage nutcrackers Stock Photo

RMEH1Y5R–Vintage brass Peerage nutcrackers

Satirical cartoon art, fat cat in peerage robes Parliament robes, Lord Phat Feline, PPE, GIR, PRR, ref PPE pandemic scandal and cash for honours Stock Photo

RM2R6BMAD–Satirical cartoon art, fat cat in peerage robes Parliament robes, Lord Phat Feline, PPE, GIR, PRR, ref PPE pandemic scandal and cash for honours

RM2M3NY5N–The Sketch - America and the Peerage

Lord Heseltine delivers his maiden speech in the House of Lords, London, 11 years after being given a life peerage. Stock Photo

RMG52BH8–Lord Heseltine delivers his maiden speech in the House of Lords, London, 11 years after being given a life peerage.

RMRYAEF1–Lord Shaftesbury

Peerage Arms Earls of Thanet Sandwich Essex Cardigan Doncaster Radnor… 1747 Stock Photo

RF2K9TY50–Peerage Arms Earls of Thanet Sandwich Essex Cardigan Doncaster Radnor… 1747

Apr. 24, 1976 - Law Lords To Decide Riddle Of Peerage Title: A family twenties was re-opened in the House of Lords today, where Stock Photo

RME119CM–Apr. 24, 1976 - Law Lords To Decide Riddle Of Peerage Title: A family twenties was re-opened in the House of Lords today, where

Charles III, Duke of Bourbon (1490-1527). French nobleman and military leader. Trial of the Constable of Bourbon before the court of Peers of France, 1523. 19th-century engraving after 'La Monarchie Françoise', by Bernard de Montfaucon (1655-1741). Published in Paris, 1729. 'Moeurs, usages et costumes au moyen-âge et à l'époque de la Renaissance', by Paul Lacroix. Paris, 1878. Stock Photo

RM2WEBTRR–Charles III, Duke of Bourbon (1490-1527). French nobleman and military leader. Trial of the Constable of Bourbon before the court of Peers of France, 1523. 19th-century engraving after 'La Monarchie Françoise', by Bernard de Montfaucon (1655-1741). Published in Paris, 1729. 'Moeurs, usages et costumes au moyen-âge et à l'époque de la Renaissance', by Paul Lacroix. Paris, 1878.

Sir Frederic Leighton, 1830-1896, English painter and sculptor Stock Photo

RMM8YKRM–Sir Frederic Leighton, 1830-1896, English painter and sculptor

Earl Balfour (Right Honorable Arthur James Balfour). A 1909 portrait of the once Prime Minister, First Lord of the Admiralty, Foreign Secretary, Lord Privy Seal, Lord President of the Council. and many other British Government Offices Stock Photo

RMKGYAAH–Earl Balfour (Right Honorable Arthur James Balfour). A 1909 portrait of the once Prime Minister, First Lord of the Admiralty, Foreign Secretary, Lord Privy Seal, Lord President of the Council. and many other British Government Offices

Lord Raglan pictured in the garden of his home at Cefn Tilla Court near Usk Monmouthshire South Wales UK Stock Photo

RMBH21T1–Lord Raglan pictured in the garden of his home at Cefn Tilla Court near Usk Monmouthshire South Wales UK

Sir Ian Botham at the Rockcliffe Hall Hotel near Darlington, UK, launching a charity partnership between the hotel and his own charity foundation. 1/8/2014. Photograph: Stuart Boulton/Alamy Stock Photo

RM2C81BCJ–Sir Ian Botham at the Rockcliffe Hall Hotel near Darlington, UK, launching a charity partnership between the hotel and his own charity foundation. 1/8/2014. Photograph: Stuart Boulton/Alamy

Old books including Debrett's Peerage Baronetage Knightage 1925 on a book shelf Stock Photo

RMBFH1C6–Old books including Debrett's Peerage Baronetage Knightage 1925 on a book shelf

'Homage', May 12 1937. Artist: Unknown. Stock Photo

RMW7FB7G–'Homage', May 12 1937. Artist: Unknown.

An auction of lordships, London Stock Photo

RMA4DM06–An auction of lordships, London

DUKE AND DUCHESS OF BEDFORD members of the UK Peerage about 1968 Stock Photo

RMB6DNTC–DUKE AND DUCHESS OF BEDFORD members of the UK Peerage about 1968

Marble bust of the 7th Duke of Marlborough, John Winston Spencer-Churchill, Blenheim Palace, Woodstock. UK Stock Photo

RMK2HWBH–Marble bust of the 7th Duke of Marlborough, John Winston Spencer-Churchill, Blenheim Palace, Woodstock. UK

N/A. A photograph taken of the title page of the sixth edition (1839 edition) of 'A Genealogical and Heraldic Dictionary of the Peerage and Baronetage of the British Empire' (renamed as 'Burke's Peerage and Baronatage' in more recent editions) produced by John Burke. 1 September 2013. Burke's Peerage Private Collection 251 Burke's Peerage, Sixth Edition (1839), Title Page Stock Photo

RMP5E0RM–N/A. A photograph taken of the title page of the sixth edition (1839 edition) of 'A Genealogical and Heraldic Dictionary of the Peerage and Baronetage of the British Empire' (renamed as 'Burke's Peerage and Baronatage' in more recent editions) produced by John Burke. 1 September 2013. Burke's Peerage Private Collection 251 Burke's Peerage, Sixth Edition (1839), Title Page

Page from a supplement of The Sketch magazine with four portraits of wealthy American heiresses, who married into the British aristocracy. Clockwise from top left, Viscountess Deerhurst (Virginia, daughter of Mr Charles Bonynge), the Countess of Essex (Adela, daughter of Mr Beach Grant, New York), the Dowager Duchess of Manchester (Consuelo, daughter of Antonio Yznaga del Valle, Louisiana) and Lady Abinger (Helen, daughter of Commodore G. A. Magruder). Date: 1903 Stock Photo

RM2RAAB6A–Page from a supplement of The Sketch magazine with four portraits of wealthy American heiresses, who married into the British aristocracy. Clockwise from top left, Viscountess Deerhurst (Virginia, daughter of Mr Charles Bonynge), the Countess of Essex (Adela, daughter of Mr Beach Grant, New York), the Dowager Duchess of Manchester (Consuelo, daughter of Antonio Yznaga del Valle, Louisiana) and Lady Abinger (Helen, daughter of Commodore G. A. Magruder). Date: 1903

RMEH1Y6B–Vintage brass Peerage nutcrackers

China: Amurlingkui (1886 – 29 May 1930), the 13th jasagh (prince) of the Horqin Left Rear Banner and the last holder of the peerage. Amurlingkui, courtesy name Yimang, Chinese name Se Enfu, was a Khorchin Mongol nobleman descended from Qasar, Genghis Khan's youngest brother. Stock Photo

RM2RC1WY6–China: Amurlingkui (1886 – 29 May 1930), the 13th jasagh (prince) of the Horqin Left Rear Banner and the last holder of the peerage. Amurlingkui, courtesy name Yimang, Chinese name Se Enfu, was a Khorchin Mongol nobleman descended from Qasar, Genghis Khan's youngest brother.

Another stage peerage romance Stock Photo

RM2M3T2BH–Another stage peerage romance

John Diamond, Chief Secretary at the Treasury in the Labour Government from 1964 until 1970, who has taken the title of Baron Diamond, in the Moses Room at the House of Lords before taking his seat. Stock Photo

RMG42KJW–John Diamond, Chief Secretary at the Treasury in the Labour Government from 1964 until 1970, who has taken the title of Baron Diamond, in the Moses Room at the House of Lords before taking his seat.

RMDDXH19–LORD SHAFTESBURY

Peerage Arms Earls of Derby Lincoln Suffolk Salisbury Exeter Warwick… 1747 Stock Photo

RF2K9TY4D–Peerage Arms Earls of Derby Lincoln Suffolk Salisbury Exeter Warwick… 1747

Feb. 23, 1976 - Law Lords To Decide Riddle Of Peerage Title: A family twenties was re-opened in the House of Lords today, where Stock Photo

RME116M4–Feb. 23, 1976 - Law Lords To Decide Riddle Of Peerage Title: A family twenties was re-opened in the House of Lords today, where

Roger Ducos (Pierre Roger Ducos) (1747-1816). French politician during the Revolution and the Napoleonic France. Member of the National Convention and the Directory (1799). Portrait. Engraving. 'History of the French Revolution'. Volume I, 2nd part, 1879. Stock Photo

RM2XJ3084–Roger Ducos (Pierre Roger Ducos) (1747-1816). French politician during the Revolution and the Napoleonic France. Member of the National Convention and the Directory (1799). Portrait. Engraving. 'History of the French Revolution'. Volume I, 2nd part, 1879.

Ailwyn Edward Fellowes, 1st Baron Ailwyn Stock Photo

RMM0X6XD–Ailwyn Edward Fellowes, 1st Baron Ailwyn

Silver Service being delivered to one of the function rooms along from the terrace at the House of Lords, Westminster, London, UK Stock Photo

RM2XM42J9–Silver Service being delivered to one of the function rooms along from the terrace at the House of Lords, Westminster, London, UK

RMBH217E–Lord Raglan pictured in the garden of his home at Cefn Tilla Court near Usk Monmouthshire South Wales UK

RM2C81BB1–Sir Ian Botham at the Rockcliffe Hall Hotel near Darlington, UK, launching a charity partnership between the hotel and his own charity foundation. 1/8/2014. Photograph: Stuart Boulton/Alamy

Old books including Debrett's Peerage Baronetage Knightage 1942 on a book shelf Stock Photo

RMBFHNYA–Old books including Debrett's Peerage Baronetage Knightage 1942 on a book shelf

'Miss Olive May', (1886-1947), c1930. Creator: Unknown. Stock Photo

RMRC5PF4–'Miss Olive May', (1886-1947), c1930. Creator: Unknown.

Benjamin DISRAELI (1804-81) keeping everyone guessing. When he resigned in December 1872 his wife was raised to the peerage as Viscountess Beaconsfield, but he himself did not accept a coronet. Stock Photo

RMF7P7W7–Benjamin DISRAELI (1804-81) keeping everyone guessing. When he resigned in December 1872 his wife was raised to the peerage as Viscountess Beaconsfield, but he himself did not accept a coronet.

William Richard Morris, 1st Viscount Nuffield, 1877 – 1963. English motor manufacturer and philanthropist. Seen here in 1934 when he received his peerage. From These Tremendous Years, published 1938. Stock Photo

RMPGYF3H–William Richard Morris, 1st Viscount Nuffield, 1877 – 1963. English motor manufacturer and philanthropist. Seen here in 1934 when he received his peerage. From These Tremendous Years, published 1938.

Lady Maria Conyngham (died 1843). Artist: Sir Thomas Lawrence (British, Bristol 1769-1830 London). Dimensions: 36 1/4 x 28 1/4 in. (92.1 x 71.8 cm). Date: ca. 1824-25. Lady Maria's father was created Marquess Conyngham in the peerage of Ireland in 1816. This was through the influence of his wife, Elizabeth, who in 1820 became the final mistress of the future King George IV of England. Husband and wife were in constant attendance at court. Between 1823 and 1826 the Marchioness and her three children sat for Sir Thomas Lawrence, the leading portraitist of the era. George IV was fond of Maria Co Stock Photo

RMRFG7NT–Lady Maria Conyngham (died 1843). Artist: Sir Thomas Lawrence (British, Bristol 1769-1830 London). Dimensions: 36 1/4 x 28 1/4 in. (92.1 x 71.8 cm). Date: ca. 1824-25. Lady Maria's father was created Marquess Conyngham in the peerage of Ireland in 1816. This was through the influence of his wife, Elizabeth, who in 1820 became the final mistress of the future King George IV of England. Husband and wife were in constant attendance at court. Between 1823 and 1826 the Marchioness and her three children sat for Sir Thomas Lawrence, the leading portraitist of the era. George IV was fond of Maria Co

N/A. A photograph taken of the frontispiece of the sixth edition (1839 edition) of 'A Genealogical and Heraldic Dictionary of the Peerage and Baronetage of the British Empire' (renamed as 'Burke's Peerage and Baronatage' in more recent editions) produced by John Burke. The frontispiece itself is a portrait of Sir John Bernard Burke, enrobed as Ulster King of Arms. 1 September 2013. Burke's Peerage Private Collection 251 Burke's Peerage, Sixth Edition, 1839, Frontispiece Stock Photo

RMP5RKHG–N/A. A photograph taken of the frontispiece of the sixth edition (1839 edition) of 'A Genealogical and Heraldic Dictionary of the Peerage and Baronetage of the British Empire' (renamed as 'Burke's Peerage and Baronatage' in more recent editions) produced by John Burke. The frontispiece itself is a portrait of Sir John Bernard Burke, enrobed as Ulster King of Arms. 1 September 2013. Burke's Peerage Private Collection 251 Burke's Peerage, Sixth Edition, 1839, Frontispiece

Page from a supplement of The Sketch magazine featuring photographs of four wealthy American heiresses who married into the British aristocracy. Clockwise from top left, The Countess of Orford, formerly Louise, daughter of Mr D. C. Corbin of New York, Mrs George Cornwallis-West (Lady Randolph Churchill), mother of Sir Winston Churchill and formerly Jennie Jerome, daughter of Mr Leonard Jerome of New York. Bottom right is The Countess of Donoughmore (Elena, daughter of Mr and Mrs P. Grace of New York) and finally the Duchess of Manchester - Helena, daughter of Mr Eugene Zimmerman of Cincinnat Stock Photo

RM2RAAB6F–Page from a supplement of The Sketch magazine featuring photographs of four wealthy American heiresses who married into the British aristocracy. Clockwise from top left, The Countess of Orford, formerly Louise, daughter of Mr D. C. Corbin of New York, Mrs George Cornwallis-West (Lady Randolph Churchill), mother of Sir Winston Churchill and formerly Jennie Jerome, daughter of Mr Leonard Jerome of New York. Bottom right is The Countess of Donoughmore (Elena, daughter of Mr and Mrs P. Grace of New York) and finally the Duchess of Manchester - Helena, daughter of Mr Eugene Zimmerman of Cincinnat

Antique c1800 engraving, Thomas Fairfax. Thomas Fairfax, 1st Lord Fairfax of Cameron (1560-1640) was an English soldier, diplomat and politician, his title being in the Peerage of Scotland. SOURCE: ORIGINAL ENGRAVING. Stock Photo

RMH1P6RT–Antique c1800 engraving, Thomas Fairfax. Thomas Fairfax, 1st Lord Fairfax of Cameron (1560-1640) was an English soldier, diplomat and politician, his title being in the Peerage of Scotland. SOURCE: ORIGINAL ENGRAVING.

John Russell, lst Earl Russell (1792-1878) English Whig/Liberal politician. Prime Minister 1842-1852. Grandfather of Bertrand Russell. Until 1861 when he was raised to the Peerage he was known as Lord John Russell. Photograph. Stock Photo

RMHTMGKP–John Russell, lst Earl Russell (1792-1878) English Whig/Liberal politician. Prime Minister 1842-1852. Grandfather of Bertrand Russell. Until 1861 when he was raised to the Peerage he was known as Lord John Russell. Photograph.

RM2M3NY3K–The Sketch - America and the Peerage

Sir Lew Grade, who was awarded a Life Peerage in Sir Harold Wilson's Resignation Honours, unveiling a plaque at Elstree Studios to inaugurate production of ATV's new six-part drama series Shakespeare, about the Bard's life in London. The plaque is outside a replica of the Globe Theatre, which along with Elizabethan houses, has been painstakingly reconstructed for the series. Stock Photo

RM2CHBADX–Sir Lew Grade, who was awarded a Life Peerage in Sir Harold Wilson's Resignation Honours, unveiling a plaque at Elstree Studios to inaugurate production of ATV's new six-part drama series Shakespeare, about the Bard's life in London. The plaque is outside a replica of the Globe Theatre, which along with Elizabethan houses, has been painstakingly reconstructed for the series.

Cigarette card portrait of the Earl of Chatham, a title in the peerage of England, created in 1766 for William Pitt the Elder (1708 – 1778) on his appointment as Lord Privy Seal, along with the subsidiary title Viscount Pitt, of Burton Pynsent in the County of Somerset, also in the Peerage of Great Britain. Stock Photo

RM2E009B3–Cigarette card portrait of the Earl of Chatham, a title in the peerage of England, created in 1766 for William Pitt the Elder (1708 – 1778) on his appointment as Lord Privy Seal, along with the subsidiary title Viscount Pitt, of Burton Pynsent in the County of Somerset, also in the Peerage of Great Britain.

VANITY FAIR SPY CARTOON Lord Halifax 'He fell off his horse into a Peerage' 1870 Stock Photo

RF2XDADG8–VANITY FAIR SPY CARTOON Lord Halifax 'He fell off his horse into a Peerage' 1870

May 05, 1973 - A Life Peerage Is Conferred On Lady Sharples Widow Of The Assassinated Governor Of Bermuda: A life peerage is to Stock Photo

RME10K7K–May 05, 1973 - A Life Peerage Is Conferred On Lady Sharples Widow Of The Assassinated Governor Of Bermuda: A life peerage is to

'Chronica del Inclito Emperador de España, Don Alonso VII deste nombre Rey de Castilla y Leon, hijo de Don Ramon de Borgoña, y de Doña Hurraca, Reyna propietaria de Castilla' (Chronicle of the Illustrious Emperor of Spain, Don Alonso VII of this name King of Castile and Leon, son of Don Ramon of Burgundy, and Doña Urraca, Proprietary Queen of Castile). House of Castro. Descendants of the House of Castro, Count of Lemos. By Prudencio de Sandoval (ca. 1552-1620). Published by Luis Sanchez in Madrid, 1600. Stock Photo

RM2WJFYWN–'Chronica del Inclito Emperador de España, Don Alonso VII deste nombre Rey de Castilla y Leon, hijo de Don Ramon de Borgoña, y de Doña Hurraca, Reyna propietaria de Castilla' (Chronicle of the Illustrious Emperor of Spain, Don Alonso VII of this name King of Castile and Leon, son of Don Ramon of Burgundy, and Doña Urraca, Proprietary Queen of Castile). House of Castro. Descendants of the House of Castro, Count of Lemos. By Prudencio de Sandoval (ca. 1552-1620). Published by Luis Sanchez in Madrid, 1600.

1960s, historical, the 10th Duke of Atholl (Iain Murray) in a check suit with a double-breasted jacket shaking a man's hand at a presentation, Scotland, UK. A tall man, six feet, five inches, known affectionately as 'Wee Iain', he became the 10th Duke in 1957. A title in the Peerage of Scotland and held by the head of the Clan Murrary, it dates back to 1703 when it was created by Queen Anne for John Murray, 2nd Marquess of Atholl. The family or ancestral home of Clan Murray is Blair Castle, near the Village of Blair Atholl, Perthshire. Stock Photo

RM2HTRNB3–1960s, historical, the 10th Duke of Atholl (Iain Murray) in a check suit with a double-breasted jacket shaking a man's hand at a presentation, Scotland, UK. A tall man, six feet, five inches, known affectionately as 'Wee Iain', he became the 10th Duke in 1957. A title in the Peerage of Scotland and held by the head of the Clan Murrary, it dates back to 1703 when it was created by Queen Anne for John Murray, 2nd Marquess of Atholl. The family or ancestral home of Clan Murray is Blair Castle, near the Village of Blair Atholl, Perthshire.

A 1933 portrait of Lord Hailsham --- Quintin McGarel Hogg, Baron Hailsham of St Marylebone KG CH PC FRS - Also referred to as the 2nd Viscount Hailsham (1907-2001) --British barrister and prominent Conservative politician,Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain,Shadow Home Secretary, Secretary of State for Education and Science,Lord President of the Council,Leader of the House of Lords,Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal,First Lord of the Admiralty,Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Air,Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal and Member of Parliament for St Marylebone. Under the Peerage Stock Photo

RM2C7H3GA–A 1933 portrait of Lord Hailsham --- Quintin McGarel Hogg, Baron Hailsham of St Marylebone KG CH PC FRS - Also referred to as the 2nd Viscount Hailsham (1907-2001) --British barrister and prominent Conservative politician,Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain,Shadow Home Secretary, Secretary of State for Education and Science,Lord President of the Council,Leader of the House of Lords,Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal,First Lord of the Admiralty,Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Air,Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal and Member of Parliament for St Marylebone. Under the Peerage

RMBH219M–Lord Raglan pictured in the garden of his home at Cefn Tilla Court near Usk Monmouthshire South Wales UK

RM2C81BAT–Sir Ian Botham at the Rockcliffe Hall Hotel near Darlington, UK, launching a charity partnership between the hotel and his own charity foundation. 1/8/2014. Photograph: Stuart Boulton/Alamy

Portrait of Elizabeth Rawdon, Countess of Moira (1731-1808), wife of John Rawdon, 1st Earl of Moira (1720-1793), Painting by Joshua Reynolds Elizabeth Rawdon, Countess of Moira in the Peerage of Ireland (1731 – 1808) political hostess, literary patron and antiquarian. Stock Photo

RM2T8J1TG–Portrait of Elizabeth Rawdon, Countess of Moira (1731-1808), wife of John Rawdon, 1st Earl of Moira (1720-1793), Painting by Joshua Reynolds Elizabeth Rawdon, Countess of Moira in the Peerage of Ireland (1731 – 1808) political hostess, literary patron and antiquarian.

Hugh Peskett genealogist at home in his office Winchester England. circa 1985 1980s UK HOMER SYKES Stock Photo

RMADAK71–Hugh Peskett genealogist at home in his office Winchester England. circa 1985 1980s UK HOMER SYKES

RMD9897D–John Russell, lst Earl Russell (1792-1878) English Whig/Liberal politician. Prime Minister 1842-1852. Grandfather of Bertrand Russell. Until 1861 when he was raised to the Peerage he was known as Lord John Russell. Photograph.

antique 18th century engraving heraldy coat of arms, English Heraldic Bearing, Type: Imbattled, Ragule, Indenter, Dancette, Dovetal by Woodman & Mutlow fc russel co circa 1780s Source: original engravings from the annual almanach book. Stock Photo

RM2HC0KK9–antique 18th century engraving heraldy coat of arms, English Heraldic Bearing, Type: Imbattled, Ragule, Indenter, Dancette, Dovetal by Woodman & Mutlow fc russel co circa 1780s Source: original engravings from the annual almanach book.

the late earl of Beaconsfield, Earl of Beaconsfield, of Hughenden in the County of Buckingham, was a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1876 for Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli, digital improved reproduction of an original print from the year 1881 Stock Photo

RFP048H4–the late earl of Beaconsfield, Earl of Beaconsfield, of Hughenden in the County of Buckingham, was a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1876 for Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli, digital improved reproduction of an original print from the year 1881

Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester (c. 1208 – 4 August 1265). De Montfort was a nobleman of Norman French origin and a member of the English peerage, who led the baronial opposition to the rule of King Henry III of England, culminating in the Second Barons' War. Drawing of a stained glass window found at Chartres Cathedral, c. 1250 Stock Photo

RM2T50K95–Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester (c. 1208 – 4 August 1265). De Montfort was a nobleman of Norman French origin and a member of the English peerage, who led the baronial opposition to the rule of King Henry III of England, culminating in the Second Barons' War. Drawing of a stained glass window found at Chartres Cathedral, c. 1250

Page from a supplement in The Sketch magazine featuring portraits of four wealthy American heiresses who married into the British nobility. Clockwise from top left: The Countess of Craven (Cornelia, daughter of Mr Bradley Martin, New York), The Countess of Tankerville (Leonora, daughter of Mr Van Marter, New York), The Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava (Florence, daughter of Mr John H. Davis, New York) and The Duchess of Marlborough (Consuelo, daughter of Mr William K. Vanderbilt, New York). Date: 1903 Stock Photo

RM2RAAB6C–Page from a supplement in The Sketch magazine featuring portraits of four wealthy American heiresses who married into the British nobility. Clockwise from top left: The Countess of Craven (Cornelia, daughter of Mr Bradley Martin, New York), The Countess of Tankerville (Leonora, daughter of Mr Van Marter, New York), The Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava (Florence, daughter of Mr John H. Davis, New York) and The Duchess of Marlborough (Consuelo, daughter of Mr William K. Vanderbilt, New York). Date: 1903

House of Parliament Terrace Pavilion, with access onto the Commons' Terrace overlooking the River Thames, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom Stock Photo

RM2Y60BN1–House of Parliament Terrace Pavilion, with access onto the Commons' Terrace overlooking the River Thames, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom

Robert Lowe, lst Viscount Sherbrooke (1811-1892) British statesman. In 1868 appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer by Gladstone. Raised to peerage as Viscount Sherbrooke in 1880. An albino, his eyesight was always weak. From 'Men of Mark' by Thompson Cooper, London, 1878. Woodburytype. Stock Photo

RMHTMGKW–Robert Lowe, lst Viscount Sherbrooke (1811-1892) British statesman. In 1868 appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer by Gladstone. Raised to peerage as Viscount Sherbrooke in 1880. An albino, his eyesight was always weak. From 'Men of Mark' by Thompson Cooper, London, 1878. Woodburytype.

Actresses who have married into peerage, Lady Francis Hope Stock Photo

RM2M3T2B4–Actresses who have married into peerage, Lady Francis Hope

As well-wishers press around him, Mr. ANTHONY WEDGWOOD BENN, Lord Stransgate, flourishes his certificate of election at the St. Stephen's Entrance of the Houses of Parliament, London, S.W. Mr. BENN, the 'reluctant peer', was going in to present himself as Member of Parliament for Bristol South-east, for which he was elected Thursday, and he hoped- take his seat in the House of Commons, despite the peerage he inherited last November. Stock Photo

RMG6E8G3–As well-wishers press around him, Mr. ANTHONY WEDGWOOD BENN, Lord Stransgate, flourishes his certificate of election at the St. Stephen's Entrance of the Houses of Parliament, London, S.W. Mr. BENN, the 'reluctant peer', was going in to present himself as Member of Parliament for Bristol South-east, for which he was elected Thursday, and he hoped- take his seat in the House of Commons, despite the peerage he inherited last November.

3D Flag of Duke of Cornwall, England. 3D Illustration. Stock Photo

RFPH8R7R–3D Flag of Duke of Cornwall, England. 3D Illustration.

Peerage Arms. Gower Hobart Browne Fiennes Thynn Hatton Lowther Tempe… 1748 Stock Photo

RF2C46AHA–Peerage Arms. Gower Hobart Browne Fiennes Thynn Hatton Lowther Tempe… 1748

Feb. 23, 1976 - Law Lords to decide riddle of Peerage title; A family feud that rocked high society in the roaring twenties was Stock Photo

RME116M5–Feb. 23, 1976 - Law Lords to decide riddle of Peerage title; A family feud that rocked high society in the roaring twenties was

RM2WJFYXJ–'Chronica del Inclito Emperador de España, Don Alonso VII deste nombre Rey de Castilla y Leon, hijo de Don Ramon de Borgoña, y de Doña Hurraca, Reyna propietaria de Castilla' (Chronicle of the Illustrious Emperor of Spain, Don Alonso VII of this name King of Castile and Leon, son of Don Ramon of Burgundy, and Doña Urraca, Proprietary Queen of Castile). Descendants of the House and family of the Guzman, Lords of the Castle of Aviados and Toral. By Prudencio de Sandoval (ca. 1552-1620). Published by Luis Sanchez in Madrid, 1600.

RM2HTRN80–1960s, historical, the 10th Duke of Atholl (Iain Murray) in a check suit with a double-breasted jacket shaking a man's hand at a presentation, Scotland, UK. A tall man, six feet, five inches, known affectionately as 'Wee Iain', he became the 10th Duke in 1957. A title in the Peerage of Scotland and held by the head of the Clan Murrary, it dates back to 1703 when it was created by Queen Anne for John Murray, 2nd Marquess of Atholl. The family or ancestral home of Clan Murray is Blair Castle, near the Village of Blair Atholl, Perthshire.

'Peers Spiritual in the House of Lords in 1894', (1901). In the House of Lords of the United Kingdom, the 26 bishops of the established Church of England are known as the The Lords Spiritual. There are also bishops who sit by right of a peerage. Some find it unacceptable that the UK is the only Western democracy to give religious representatives the automatic right to sit in the legislature. From "The Illustrated London News Record of the Glorious Reign of Queen Victoria 1837-1901: The Life and Accession of King Edward VII. and the Life of Queen Alexandra". [London, 1901] Stock Photo

RMW6P78C–'Peers Spiritual in the House of Lords in 1894', (1901). In the House of Lords of the United Kingdom, the 26 bishops of the established Church of England are known as the The Lords Spiritual. There are also bishops who sit by right of a peerage. Some find it unacceptable that the UK is the only Western democracy to give religious representatives the automatic right to sit in the legislature. From "The Illustrated London News Record of the Glorious Reign of Queen Victoria 1837-1901: The Life and Accession of King Edward VII. and the Life of Queen Alexandra". [London, 1901]

RMBH21AA–Lord Raglan pictured in the garden of his home at Cefn Tilla Court near Usk Monmouthshire South Wales UK

RM2C81BAK–Sir Ian Botham at the Rockcliffe Hall Hotel near Darlington, UK, launching a charity partnership between the hotel and his own charity foundation. 1/8/2014. Photograph: Stuart Boulton/Alamy

8th May 2018 Lord Peter Hain photographed in Westminster London . He gave his consent to the photographer for the photograph to be taken. British politicians. MPS. Lords. Stock Photo

RMMKWW4K–8th May 2018 Lord Peter Hain photographed in Westminster London . He gave his consent to the photographer for the photograph to be taken. British politicians. MPS. Lords.

375 De Teissier from 1888 Debrett's Peerage Stock Photo

RMPA5MH5–375 De Teissier from 1888 Debrett's Peerage

Bust of the late Viscount Hardinge. Viscount Hardinge, of Lahore and of Kings Newton in the County of Derby, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1846 for the soldier and Tory politician Sir Henry Hardinge. Stock Photo

RMF7NEDT–Bust of the late Viscount Hardinge. Viscount Hardinge, of Lahore and of Kings Newton in the County of Derby, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1846 for the soldier and Tory politician Sir Henry Hardinge.

antique 18th century engraving heraldy coats of arms, English Earls , Motto / slogan: Patria Cara Carion Libertas. Radnor. by Woodman & Mutlow fc russel co circa 1780s Source: original engravings from the annual almanach book. Stock Photo

RM2H89HP6–antique 18th century engraving heraldy coats of arms, English Earls , Motto / slogan: Patria Cara Carion Libertas. Radnor. by Woodman & Mutlow fc russel co circa 1780s Source: original engravings from the annual almanach book.

RFP048F5–the late earl of Beaconsfield, Earl of Beaconsfield, of Hughenden in the County of Buckingham, was a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1876 for Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli, digital improved reproduction of an original print from the year 1881

John Burke A General and Heraldic Dictionary of the Peerage and Baronetage of the British Empire, Fifth Edition. Stock Photo

RM2CMRFKR–John Burke A General and Heraldic Dictionary of the Peerage and Baronetage of the British Empire, Fifth Edition.

Anti Bercow demonstrator on Brexit Day in London, 31st Jan 2020 Stock Photo

RF2AXM5T2–Anti Bercow demonstrator on Brexit Day in London, 31st Jan 2020

RM2Y60BNA–House of Parliament Terrace Pavilion, with access onto the Commons' Terrace overlooking the River Thames, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom

The Scots Peerage book cover Stock Photo

RMKB045Y–The Scots Peerage book cover

Worshipping at the Altar of Debrett's Peerage Stock Photo

RMRJC4CF–Worshipping at the Altar of Debrett's Peerage

Lady Stansgate, who is 90, with her son Tony Benn and grandson Hilary Benn, who are both candidates in the in the General Election. Lady Stansgate's Parliamentary links began with her father Daniel Holmes who was MP for Govan, Scotland. She heard her first election results in 1906 by phone. Her later husband William Wedgwood Benn served in two labour cabinets and was given a peerage. Her son is fighting his 15th Parliamentary election for Chesterfield and grandson Hilary, an Ealing councillor, is contesting Ealing north. Stock Photo

RMG6EDD1–Lady Stansgate, who is 90, with her son Tony Benn and grandson Hilary Benn, who are both candidates in the in the General Election. Lady Stansgate's Parliamentary links began with her father Daniel Holmes who was MP for Govan, Scotland. She heard her first election results in 1906 by phone. Her later husband William Wedgwood Benn served in two labour cabinets and was given a peerage. Her son is fighting his 15th Parliamentary election for Chesterfield and grandson Hilary, an Ealing councillor, is contesting Ealing north.

Simon de Montfort, window in Chartres Cathedral, c1231. Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester (c1208-1265), nobleman of French origin and a member of the English peerage, who led the baronial opposition to the rule of King Henry III of England, culminating in the Second Barons' War. Stock Photo

RM2B6D6GY–Simon de Montfort, window in Chartres Cathedral, c1231. Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester (c1208-1265), nobleman of French origin and a member of the English peerage, who led the baronial opposition to the rule of King Henry III of England, culminating in the Second Barons' War.

Peerage Arms. Byng Coke West Murray Verney North Petre Bligh Dormer… 1748 Stock Photo

RF2C46AFC–Peerage Arms. Byng Coke West Murray Verney North Petre Bligh Dormer… 1748

Feb. 02, 1943 - Peerage on Battle of Britain Chief. Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding, the man who won the Battle of Britain, when he was C-in-C Fighter Command, has been created a baron in the King's Birthday Honour. Keystone Photo Shows: Today pictures of Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding new baron, leaving his home this morning, in the background can be seen a poster of the ''Wings for Victory'' campaign. Stock Photo

RME0KP70–Feb. 02, 1943 - Peerage on Battle of Britain Chief. Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding, the man who won the Battle of Britain, when he was C-in-C Fighter Command, has been created a baron in the King's Birthday Honour. Keystone Photo Shows: Today pictures of Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding new baron, leaving his home this morning, in the background can be seen a poster of the ''Wings for Victory'' campaign.

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