Sir is used to address a man who has the rank of baronet or knight; the higher nobles are referred to as Lord. Lady is used when referring to women who hold certain titles: marchioness, countess, viscountess, or baroness. It can also be used of the wife of a lower-ranking noble, such as a baron, baronet, or knight.

The appellation “lord” is primarily applied to men, while for women the appellation “lady” is used.

The word lady is a term of respect for a girl or woman, the equivalent of gentleman. Once used to describe only women of a high social class or status, the female equivalent of lord, now it may refer to any adult woman. “Lady” is also a formal title in the United Kingdom.

The eldest son of a nobleman of the rank of earl is “commonly called” by his father’s second title, for many peers are of several degrees; the families have generally been ennobled in a lower grade, and afterward risen to the rank they now enjoy.

The correct way to formally address a duke or duchess is ‘Your Grace’. The eldest son of a duke will use one of the duke’s subsidiary titles, whilst other children will use the honorary title ‘Lord’ or ‘Lady’ in front of their Christian names. Marquess (from the French marquis, march).

The son of a prince can be a prince. How many generations depends on the rules of the kingdom. Duke is the senior most title of the peerage. The number of peerage ranks can vary, but in Europe it’s generally five.

In some contexts, courtesy title is used to mean the more general concept of a title or honorific such as Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr., Miss, Sir, and Madam.

Baron (Lord)

1. Beginning of email/letter… Dear Lord X.
2. End of email/letter… Yours sincerely.
3. Envelope… The (Rt Hon.* the) Lord X.

The second sons of Non royal Dukes are called Lord, the daughters Lady. The first son usually uses a courtesy title designation as the heir. Might be Earl until his father inherits the Dukedom and then is changed to Marquess.

There are, traditionally, 3 ways of becoming a Lord or Lady:

1. Marry someone who has inherited the parcel of land and gain the title through marriage.
2. Purchase the parcel of land from the current owner and have the title bestowed upon the new landowner.
3. Have the title bestowed upon you through the House of Commons.

No peerage titles are capable of being bought or sold. The title Lord of the manor is a feudal title of ownership and is legally capable of sale.

The easiest way to be called a Lord is to purchase a title from a website that specializes in these titles. Becoming a legal Lord happens if you’re appointed to the House of Lords or marry into a noble family, making purchasing a novelty title the easiest way to call yourself a Lord.

There is no legal basis for changing your title if you haven’t acquired it legitimately — to Lord, or Sir, for example. It is possible to change your first forename to something like Lord or Sir, to give the impression that you hold that title, provided it is not for a fraudulent purpose.

Titles for sale online start from as little as £18.95 from outfits such as Lord Titles (lordtitles.co.uk). But services that seem similar can cost thousands of pounds. Elite, for example, offers ‘seated titles’ from £995 that are connected to a piece of land – in this case a plot just 8ins by 8ins.

Your title will be on the ‘observations’ page of your passport – it will not be part of your name, except if it’s a title of nobility, for example knight, dame or a lord.

Titles such as Doctor, Reverend, Lord and Lady are also included on driving licences. It is the responsibility of DVLA to accurately record information that has been provided to them by applicants for or holders of a driving licence.

Authorites tell tourists – buying Scottish land doesn’t make you a lord or lady. THOUSANDS of tourists paying for the right to call themselves, Lord, Lady or Laird have forced Scots authorities to announce that their titles have no legal status.