Hereditary titles

"Hereditary titles" are special names that some families have that are passed down from generation to generation. For example, if your great-great-great-great grandfather was given the title of "Duke" by the king or queen, then his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and so on would also be called "Duke" even if they didn't do anything special to earn the title.

It's kind of like if your last name is "Smith" and your dad's last name is "Smith" too. You're both called "Smith" because that's your family name, and it's been passed down from generation to generation. And just like how some families might have a special coat of arms or crest that represents their family, some families with hereditary titles have special symbols or designs that represent their title.

Not everyone gets to have a hereditary title, though. In some countries, only certain families or people are eligible for them. And even if you are eligible, you might have to follow certain rules or meet certain requirements to officially receive the title.

So in summary, hereditary titles are special names that some families have that are passed down from generation to generation. They're kind of like a family name, but they also come with special privileges and responsibilities depending on how they were originally earned.