The middle of June was chosen as the date of the first meeting of the year for it was in time with when some of the eldest sons of the peers graduate from Windsor School of Nobles, take their hereditary title, and become new members replacing the ones who choose to retire the year before.
For example, a duke has a son that is an earl, and the earl now has a son of his own. When the grandson graduates, he may remain as a lord, but if the duke chooses to retire, the son goes up the ladder and so does the grandson. The duke becomes an honorary duke with no role in court, while the next two generations take the mantle.
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The meeting for that day began with the introduction of new members. For this year, there were 3. One was the new Baron, Howard Dane, the other was the new Viscount, John Depp. The third one was Prince Frederick William.
