House of Lords

The House of Lords is the upper house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Like the lower house, the House of Commons, it meets in the Palace of Westminster in London, England. It's members are not elected, but rather appointed by the Monarch. Members can be appointed for the duration of the term as a temporary "life peer", this title is then removed at the end of the term, unless the aformentioned member is re-appointed to the House of Lords.

Life peerage's tend to be adressed differently to usual peerages, with life peerages being reffered to Baron Surname of Geographical area of specific importance to appointee. Life peerages are also non-hereditary meaning that they cannot be inherited by the family or children of the peer. Members of the House of Lords, if they are Lords Spiritual, may also be referred to by their position in the Church of England.