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Last hereditary peers leave UK parliament

A centuries-old element of Britain’s parliament ended as hereditary peers took their seats in the House of Lords for the final time.

Published Apr 29, 2026, 11:46 AM EDT | WFMZZ

A centuries-old element of Britain’s parliament came to an end Wednesday when hereditary peers took their seats in the House of Lords for the final time. Their departure closes a long-standing tradition within the UK legislature.