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House of Lords

House of Lords
The United Kingdom’s House of Lords is composed of hereditary peers, who inherit their titles, and life peers, who are appointed by the Crown in honor of their professional achievements. The lobby of the House of Lords, located in London, is shown here.
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United Kingdom; Parliament, British
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