ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Dukes in the United Kingdom

Okay kiddo, so to understand dukes in the United Kingdom, you first need to know that the United Kingdom is made up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Now, a duke is a fancy title that is given to someone in the royal family or someone who has done something really important for the country. It's kind of like being a superhero, but instead of a cool costume, you get a fancy title!

Being a duke means that you are very important and have a lot of power and money. Dukes usually own land and have lots of people who work for them. They also get to go to fancy events and meet important people.

But not just anyone can be a duke. In fact, there are only about 30 dukes in all of the United Kingdom! Most dukes are born into their title, which means they get it from their parents. But sometimes, the queen of the United Kingdom can give someone the title of duke as a way to say thank you for something they did for the country.

So there you have it, kiddo. Dukes are important people in the United Kingdom who have fancy titles and lots of power and money. It's kind of like being a superhero, but without the cool costume!