How are titles of nobility handled?
In addition to all the other reasons that America opposes titles of nobility, one we would endorse is that they give editors fits. The British in particular have heredity titles which cause more than a little confusion. Many titled politicians use their titles only and are referred to by a single name, such as “Mountbatten”. However it is difficult to know that for example, Prime Minister Clement Attlee is Viscount Prestwood. This is especially true for those of us who have no idea what a Viscount is. And since the title is hereditary, there are several Lords Baltimore or Lords Sedgwick. In this collection we have taken the practical approach which most helps the reader of using both the real name and the title in most cases. Searching for either should have successful results. However, searching for the title sometimes also finds, fathers, sons and long lost relatives.
