British Nobles are members of the aristocracy in the United Kingdom. They are typically members of the peerage, which is a hereditary title of nobility. The most common titles are LORD, DUKE, LADY, EARL, BARONET, BARON, and PEER. A LORD is a male member of the British nobility who holds a title of authority, such as a BARON or viscount. A DUKE is a male member of the British nobility who holds the highest hereditary title, above a marquess and below a prince. A LADY is a female member of the British nobility who holds a title of authority, such as a baroness or countess. An EARL is a male member of the British nobility who holds a title of authority, such as a marquess or count. A BARONET is a male member of the British nobility who holds a hereditary title, below a BARON and above a knight. A BARON is a male member of the British nobility who holds a title of authority, such as a viscount or EARL. A PEER is a member of the British nobility who holds a title of authority, such as a DUKE, marquess, or EARL.