Baronesses

Two noble baronesses hit the nail on the head very forcibly in a recent House of Lords debate.

Barons and Baronesses are appointed by Royalty, although some baronies hold elections or competitions to choose their preferred Baron and/or Baroness.

Life peerages rank only as barons or baronesses, and are created under the Life Peerages Act 1958.

The Baronesses Swanborough ( Stella Isaacs, Marchioness of Reading ) and Wooton ( Barbara Wootton, Baroness Wootton of Abinger ) are the first to take their seats.