The hereditary peers form part of the peerage in the United Kingdom. As of 2021 there are 810 hereditary peers: 30 dukes, 34 marquesses, 191 earls, 112 viscounts, and 443 barons. Not all hereditary titles are titles of the peerage.

How many peers are hereditary?

As of August 2021, there are 4 dukes, 1 marquess, 25 earls, 17 viscounts, 44 barons and 2 Lords of Parliament among the 92 hereditary peers entitled to sit in the House of Lords.

What is the difference between life peers and hereditary peers?

In the United Kingdom, life peers are appointed members of the peerage whose titles cannot be inherited, in contrast to hereditary peers. ... The legitimate children of a life peer are entitled to style themselves with the prefix "The Honourable", although they cannot inherit the peerage itself.