The Nobility and Peers

The nobility are persons related to the Baron by blood or marriage. The Consort has the rank of Baroness in her own right, all other members of the nobility have the rank of Baronet.

The Baron is formally referred to as His Lordship, John I, Baron of Caux, is less formally referred to in the third person as Lord Caux and in his presence as Your Lordship

The Consort is formally referred to as Lady Deborah, Baroness of Caux, is less formally referred to in the third person as Lady Caux and in her presence as Your Ladyship

Other members of the nobility are known by their titles (Lord Caudebec) and are addressed My Lord or My Lady.

Life peerages are created at the Baron's pleasure, for extraordinary service to the Barony or to the Baron's person. Peers carry the rank of Baronet and are known and addressed by their titles (Lord Ratlinghope)

All members of the nobility and peers who have pledged the Oath of Fealty and the Oath of Arms are members of the Privy Council and may vote for Prime Minister of Council

Knights and Dames of the Barony

Knights and Dames of the Barony are persons who have been elevated to the equestrian class at the pleasure of the Baron. Persons are knighted for meritorious service to the Barony and to the Baron's person.

Knights and Dames are described as Sir John Brown or Lady Mary Smith and are addressed in the first person as Sir John or Lady Mary or Sir or Madam.

All Knights and Dames of the Barony who have pledged the Oath of Fealty and the Oath of Arms are members of the Privy Council and may vote for Prime Minister of Council

The Commons

All other subjects of the Barony are the Commons. All those 16 years of age who have pledged the Oath of Fealty and the Oath of Arms are members of the Commons, and may vote for Tribune of the People