Most hereditary titles, like Duke or Earl, can only be inherited by male children. Do you think most hereditary titles should continue to only descend through male children, or should female children have the same right to inherit them?

Most hereditary titles, like Duke or Earl, can only be inherited by male children. Do you think most hereditary titles should continue to only descend through male children, or should female children have the same right to inherit them? Published on 17 July 2018 → Survey conducted on 17 July 2018 on 5310 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Most titles should continue to only be inherited by male children

10%

Female children should have the same right to inherit titles

71%

Don't know

19%

Most titles should continue to only be inherited by male children

10%

Female children should have the same right to inherit titles

71%

Don't know

19%

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