There are some websites which offer to sell you "a genuine English title" - for a great deal of money! Beware! Such titles can only be granted by the sovereign, and certain of them can of course be inherited by the eldest son upon the decease of his father. In many cases the "titles" offered are what are known as manorial titles, for example, "Lord of the Manor". Yes, you may call yourself "Lord of the Manor of Whatever" but this is far from being a true title: it is roughly the same as calling yourself the landlord of the local public house or bar.

In the case of one of your ancestors having been granted the right to bear arms, you just might have the right to bear these arms, but this right has to be approved and granted by the College of Arms in London. Alternatively, you can petition - if you wish - the College for a grant of arms. Internet sites offering to "sell" you arms often offer attractive extras, for example, airlines and hotels will instantly upgrade you at no additional cost. Utter balderdash! What they fail to tell you is that you just might make yourself a laughing stock!

So, if you happen to be tempted by the offer of a title from some well-known sales sites, beware, for all is not as it seems.

When I arm wrestle some of the guys up here they make me say uncle. Well, some of the girls do too. That's probably different right?

Yes, but I suppose you could call it an honorary title for the duration. Why not, indeed? But not quite the same.

Well that is good information to know. Though I have to say I think that it would be a hoot to have a paper stating that everyone had to call me, Robin: Lady of Thistledown, as an introduction even if it is phony.

Well I'm in Texas so the right to bear arms is pretty standard faire, heck, it's almost an obligation down here. Now I just need a truck with a gun rack....

How much for a Queenship?

Well, if we legally form our own country, you can be Queen. Your wish is my command!

Have you a spot of land in mind?

Well, if you will be my queen, I think we should take over Buckingham Palace and put our good friends Lizzie and Phil out to pasture.

Uhhh Bro...in Texas. we have the highest number of guns per capita more than anywhere else on the planet...5:1 as an average. You only gotta have a liscence if you shoot someone. It is a great peace keeper.



My mom and my sister carry shotguns in thier SUV's and pistols and mace in thier purses. Not even kidding.