Peerage refers to the system of titles and ranks in the aristocracy, primarily in countries like England and Scotland. It includes various levels such as dukes, marquesses, earls, viscounts, and barons. These titles are often hereditary, passed down through generations, and can also be granted by the monarch. The peerage plays a significant role in the history and culture of the British nobility.
Members of the peerage often have specific privileges, such as the right to sit in the House of Lords, the upper chamber of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. While the influence of the peerage has diminished over time, it still holds a place in ceremonial events and social traditions, reflecting the historical significance of the arist