In the past, possessing a royal title has been right reserved exclusively for the highborn, highly married, or for a lucky few who are highly favored by the royals themselves. However, today in less feudal times, and as popularized by reality star Scott Disick, adding a royal prefix to your name is a luxury available to anyone – or at least anyone willing to pay.
Step 1: Find website . For the purpose of this guide we will use Nobility.co.uk, that features Disick on their homepage, and advertise “Imagine waking up Titled?” There are countless websites that advertise this kind of service, however fraud has been a problem so picking the right site is key.
Step 2: Select Title and Price range. All of the available titles and corresponding price tags are listed in British pounds. Lordships and ladyships are advertised starting at £1,500 or approximately $2,555 US dollars. The title of Baron can be purchased beginning at £5,950, Count starting at £10,000, and for those willing to splurge; Prince, Duke, and Earl begin at £27,000. Of course, insuring your title is highly recommended, and comes with a £50,000 price tag.
Step 3: Purchase. After buying your title online, you will receive 6 documents officiating your new status. While this is sufficient, those who want to undergo an official knighting ceremony can travel to the UK to do so.
Step 4: Enjoy Royal Perks. Now that you have successfully joined the upper crust, you will be able to legally change your name on your passport, credit cards and all other official documents in the United States. The website outlines some perks of being titled that include free hotel room upgrades, more respect from local authorities, cheaper car insurance, and more or less allegedly subjects you to preferential treatment in general.
On Keeping Up With the Kardashians Disick expresses, “becoming a royal is going to get me the respect I deserve” and that he will no longer “have to be walking around like some peasant.”
Image via Instagram from >Lord Disick