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The usage of Courtesy titles has been prevalent throughout the history of [[Westarctica]]. The Grand Duke most frequently grants courtesy titles to the spouses or children of Hereditary Nobles who have obtained their titles through Letters Patent. | The usage of Courtesy titles has been prevalent throughout the history of [[Westarctica]]. The Grand Duke most frequently grants courtesy titles to the spouses or children of Hereditary Nobles who have obtained their titles through Letters Patent. | ||
Other examples of Courtesy titles currently in use include Viceroys and Governors of autonomous regions, guardians of Hereditary Nobles who are under the age of 18, and administrative positions that exist as part of the Hereditary Nobility, but which are not hereditary themselves (the | Other examples of Courtesy titles currently in use include Viceroys and Governors of autonomous regions, guardians of Hereditary Nobles who are under the age of 18, and administrative positions that exist as part of the Hereditary Nobility, but which are not hereditary themselves (the Royal Envoy, for example). | ||
Similar to a Life Peerage in the United Kingdom, a Courtesy title would not pass to the heirs of the holder upon their death. | Similar to a Life Peerage in the United Kingdom, a Courtesy title would not pass to the heirs of the holder upon their death. | ||