Abstract
The British aristocracy is known worldwide, not only because of its prestigious past, but also for all its special ways of life. Many stereotypes can briefly define them: they have a great economic power, they are important actors in the British political life, and they have very specific habits or hobbies which make them feel like a class apart. That's because of all those preconceived ideas that people are interested in them all around the world.We wanted to go over those preconceived ideas and clichés in order to find the real reasons that justify the clout of the present day British Aristocracy. This topic is very up to date since, today more than ever, the importance given to this top social class is very debatable. Although the British aristocracy has succeeded in remaining a ruling class in the British society, nothing can be sure about its position for the times to come. To fulfil this mission, we have tried to analyze how the Aristocracy managed to be a part of the Upper Class, and how it has managed to retain its privileges and influence till today. Then, we wanted to see on the one hand, how the Aristocrats see themselves in the present day society and on the other hand, how they are seen by the rest of the population.
