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The Peerage is a hierarchy of titles of various ranks conferred by the Sovereign upon his or her subjects, which has its roots in feudal times. The Baronetage is a hereditary knighthood created by James I in 1611.
For a full guide to all aspects of Debrett's Peerage & Baronetage, click on the links below.