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Lady Whistledown's Guide to Aristocratic Ranks in Social Hierarchy (Updated)

**Rewrote this for a bit of fun (2024 May 21)** Dearest readers, prepare yourselves for a delightful journey through the labyrinthine echelons of our noble society. Today, we uncover the distinctions between the five prestigious ranks that compose our aristocratic hierarchy. Let us delve into the esteemed titles of Duke, Marquess, Earl, Viscount, and Baron. Duke (Duchess) – A leader among leaders, derived from the Latin "dux" The illustrious rank of Duke was transformed into a peerage in 1337 by the venerable King Edward III, who generously granted the Dukedom of Cornwall to his eldest son, Edward of Woodstock, known to many as the Black Prince. A historical milestone was reached in 1448 when Sir William de la Pole, Marquess of Suffolk, became the first commoner to be ennobled as a Duke. Since its inception, fewer than 500 individuals have had the honour of being named Duke. Presently, there are 24 Dukes, excluding those of royal blood. Marquess (Marchioness) – Guardians of t...

5 Places in London Connected to Titanic

It's been 113 years... And although I can't smell the fresh paint, I can imagine through the relics of Titanic's past what it must have been like on that fateful night. There is much more to see in Belfast or Liverpool, but if you can't get there, London is a great alternative. Here are 5 places in London connected to Titanic:

REVIEW: Fortnum & Mason Tea Lover's Advent Calendar

I bought the Fortnum & Mason Tea Lover's Advent Calendar in September with the hopes of holding onto it until December to count down the days to Christmas. A week later, at the end of September, I opened up the first door and have been slowly making my way through the advent calendar since. There is a debate online about how to go about opening advent calendars. I usually start at 1 and match the calendar dates. Other people say they begin with 24 and countdown the days to Christmas. Which group do you belong to? I thought I would list some of my favorite teas included in the Advent Calendar, the ones that surprised me, the ones I will buy in the future and my ultimate favourite.

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