Difference between hereditary titles of nobility and life peerages

All titles of nobility that exist within the archducal family association and in accordance with the House Law of the de Tourneau family of 2023 are hereditary. A hereditary nobleman may pass on his title to his descendants at will. 

The noble titles of Duke, Prince, Count, Viscount, Baron and Knight can be granted in the form of hereditary noble titles or as life peerages. Life peers retain their title until their death or premature revocation by the Archduke and cannot pass on the title and its associated privileges.

 

Conferral of aristocratic titles

Titles of nobility are only conferred by the Archduke on citizens of the state and the certificate issued is only valid with the Archducal coat of arms, monogram, seal and signature. Future nobles are informed in advance by despatch of their forthcoming ennoblement and are invited to a ceremony performed by the Archduke and, on particularly important occasions, also by the Archbishop of Duckionary.

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Revocation of aristocratic titles

Noble titles are only revoked in exceptional cases and after detailed consultation with the Archduke's advisors. Potential reasons for the revocation of an aristocratic title are:

- Proven criminal convictions 

- Immoral and/or scandalous behaviour that damages the reputation of Duckionary

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Rights, duties and privileges

Rights: Nobles in Duckionary own smaller estates (tributary lands) within certain crown lands and have limited political participation, allowing them to influence decisions and resources in the state.

Duties: Their responsibilities include public service such as leadership duties to promote the welfare of the community, as well as ensuring social justice.

Privileges: Nobles enjoy social recognition, cultural privileges and access to exclusive events, which solidifies their social standing. In addition, every noble of Duckionary is entitled to their own coat of arms, which can be granted by the Archduke's Heraldic Chamber.

 

Crown Lands of Duckionary (under the direct rule of the Archduke)

- Archduchy of Duckionary

- Duchy of Arcanus

- Duchy of Panagua

- Sultanate of Smolkanistan

- Princely County of Beaverland

- County of Sandfield

- County of Kozel

- County of Lipinsula

 

Minor countries of Duckionary

- Duchy of Dornia

- Duchy of Highcliff

- Duchy of Luminor

- Principality of Phoenixia

- Principality of Ravenhold

- County of Verdantia

- County of Citrinelle

- County of Bellamira

- County of Castelmarino

- County of Marengo

- County of Arbareto

- County of Marmoraĵo

- County of Eldoria

- County of Célestin

- County of Aranthia

- Viscounty of Monataro

- Barony of Sunvalo

- Barony of Verdorno

- Knighthood of Vale Encantado

- Knighthood Ambiene

 

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Ceremonial Crown Lands

- Grand Principality of Mopion

- Maritime Principality of Rungholt

- Principality of Antiochia

- Landgraviate of Bradley-Land

- Margraviate of Crocker-Land

- Barony of White Mountain

- Dominion of Vineta

- Voivodeship Gartenmark