From Lord Byron to Lady Gaga, The great British public have favoured titles for thousands of years, and 2009 is certainly no exception with sales of Laird, Lord, and Lady titles rising to record levels despite the credit crunch. Now Robert Drake from leading title provider, Select Titles explains why so many want to live the ‘Lady and Lord of the manor fantasy’ and where it all began.
When William the Conqueror became king after the Battle of Hastings in 1066, who could have predicted that not only would Britain undertake a drastic change but land registry would never be the same again? King William l owned all the land in Britain, except for land he gave as a gesture of good will to Earls, Barons and others in return for their military support. If these ‘tenants in chief’ wanted to receive knights for the King’s service, they would permit others to manage their land on their behalf, and this process would continue down to the Lord of the manor.
Robert Drake, from the firm who offer Lord and Lady titles said, “Our sales have literally doubled since the start of the year. Having a Lord or Lady title was a huge calling for respect and recognition years ago and was linked to land ownership. Today they are so popular for many reasons, mainly due to their accessibility and relevance. Britain still has The House of Lords, and new Lords are appearing all the time especially in the entertainment industry- just look at Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber!”
What’s more, if you fancy adopting a title synonymous with grace and beauty, why not become a Lady? After all it worked well for Lady Isabella Hervey, in both business and celebrity spheres. Many mere mortals are also claiming that the power of holding a title is well worth purchasing a plot of land for. Amid the excellent service at hotels and restaurants, flight attendants often moving you up to first class and making your friends green with envy, it seems the credit crunch is only strengthening the resolve of those wanting to embark upon a better life!
Mr Drake added, “It is not surprising that the sale of titles is on the increase, there is so much doom and gloom around that people are seeking out fun ways to entertain themselves, or indeed get the most out of their nights out. What better way to do this than to adopt a title that denotes a ‘prince or a feudal superior?’. To get this label of superiority, all that is required is to purchase a plot of land, in our case, we offer plots at Tattingstone, which is an area of outstanding natural beauty in Suffolk. Once purchased, the customer will receive a land title deed, a map of his or her very own plot, their constitutional rights, a personal letter of introduction and your very own Tattingstone crest.
“Unlike most businesses, our future is looking very bright indeed and it just goes to show that something which started years ago, is still highly desirable in today’s society.”
Editor’s Note: Select Titles is represented by search engine optimisation agency, Top Position. Please direct all press queries to Tina Clough. Email: tina@topposition.co.uk or call: 01623 726233.
