Life peer
A Life Peer is a member of the British House of Lords, who is appointed to serve for his or her lifetime. The first life peers were made in the 19th century, to help the House of Lords carry out its job as England's highest court, but this is now done by the Supreme Court.
Orders and Honours of the United Kingdom | |
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Current orders | |
Dormant orders | |
Other honours | Royal Family Orders •
Hereditary peerage •
Life peerage •
Privy Councillor •
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See also : Order of Wear, Revocations, UK orders, decorations and medals and UK campaign medals |
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