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Jul 03

Partners of Gay Peers Could Receive Title

If the reforms pass, then Sir Elton John's civil partner, David Furnish, could be given the right to use an honorary title.

A 10- minute rule Bill is being put forward today that would enable the partners of gay peers to receive titles. Under the current system, the wife of a knight, lord or sir is given a title and becomes a lady, although the reverse does not apply. The proposed reforms, put forward by Tory MP …

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