The Honours System Of The Realm

[King James I]

The Jamzinian Honours system consists of three divisions; The Jamzinian Lion Order, The Royal Bayliss Order Of The Cross, and The Peerage System Of The Realm.

The Peerage System Of The Realm

In order of importance;

• Duke
  A nobleman of non-hereditary rank, the highest rank below the reigning monarch. A Duke may be awarded a duchy, of which they are the 'Duke Of X' and ruler, second only to the reigning monarch. The wife of a duke bears the title of Duchess. A Jamzinian Duke is formally styled "The Most Noble X The Duke of X" and informally styled "Lord X", and his wife "Lady X", or "His Grace".
  
• Marquess
  A nobleman of hereditary rank, second in the Peerage system. A Marquess may be awarded awarded land, to which he (or she) is "The Marquess Of X". A female bestowed the honour bears the title of Marchioness. A Jamzinian Marquess is formally styled "The Most Honourable X Marquess Of X" and informally styled "Lord X', and his wife "Lady X". The title of Marquess is passed on through the male line, the eldest son, and his eldest son thereafter. The title of Marchioness is a non-hereditary title.
  
• Earl
  A nobleman of hereditary rank, third in the Peerage system. An Earl may be awarded land, to which he is "Earl Of X". Formally an Earl is styled "The Right Honourable X Earl Of X". Informally an Earl is referred to as Lord X, and his wife as Lady X. The title of Earl is passed on through the male line, the eldest son, and his eldest son thereafter.
  
• Viscount
  A nobleman of hereditary rank, fourth in the Peerage system. A Viscount may be awarded land; a "viscountship" or "viscounty", or a "viscountcy", of which he is "Viscount Of X". In any event, the style of a viscount is "The Viscount X," or "The Viscount X of Y." He is addressed as "My Lord" or (more formally) "Your Lordship". The wife of a Viscount is styled "Lady X". The title of Viscount is passed on through the male line, the eldest son, and his eldest son thereafter.
  
  
• Baron
  A nobleman of hereditary rank, lowest in the Peerage system. A Baron may be awarded land, to which he is "Baron of X". barons are styled The Right Honourable The Lord [Barony]. Barons' wives are styled The Right Honourable The Lady [Barony]. Baronesses in their own right are either titled The Right Honourable The Baroness [Barony] or The Right Honourable The Lady [Barony]. Right Honourable is frequently abbreviated to Rt Hon. When referred to by the Sovereign in public instruments, The Right Honourable is changed to Our right trusty and well-beloved. Normally one refers to or addresses Baron X as Lord X and his wife as Lady X. In the case of women who hold baronies in their own right, they can be referred to as Baroness X as well as Lady X. In direct address, they can also be referred to as My Lord or My Lady. The husband of a Baroness in her own right does not receive a style. The title of Baron is passed on through the male line, the eldest son, and his eldest son thereafter.
  
  

All members of the Peerage recieve a coat of arms, a motto, and often the promise of lands.

Those people within the kingdom, not holding a title of peerage are classed as commoners. Members of the Peerage are entitled to a seat in Peers Court.

The Jamzinian Lion Order

A one class order awarded to those citizens who have shown extraordinary loyalty and devotion to King and Country. Both men and women are eligable for this award, reciepients of this one class order are entitled to use the post-nominal letters JLO.



The Royal Bayliss Order Of The Cross

• National Honours Award
  The honour shall be awarded to those citizens who regularily participate in Jamzinia to an extent of a positive contribution being made to the nation as a whole. Citizens holding this award may use CHA as post-nominal letters.
  
  
• Long Serving Honours Award
  A special honour to those citizens who have served Jamzinia regularily to an excellent standard over a lengthy period of time. Citizens holding this honour may use LSHA as post-nominal letters.
  
  
• Community Honours Award
  
  The honour shall be awarded to those citizens who regularily participate in Jamzinia to an extent of a positive contribution being made to the nation as a whole. Citizens holding this award may use CHA as post-nominal letters.