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About The Baron
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Baron Pitt of Cuckfield, formerly known as Mr. Christian Pitt, became the 35th Baron by right of occupation to the cestui qui vie title on 19 August 2024.
In addition to his official and ceremonial duties in the Manor of Cuckfield and beyond, His Lordship has taken a keen and active interest in all areas of public life since his childhood. The Baron is a lawyer at Lincoln's Inn, Freeman of the Skinners Livery Company, volunteer with the Army Cadet Force, Chancellor of the Grand Priory of Knights Templar in England, member of Reform UK and strong advocate of the Roman Catholic Church.
His Lordship works closely with many organisations, publicly supporting a wide variety of causes relating to English history and culture, philosophy, gymnastics and sport, the arts, healthcare, education and democratic representation.
The role of the Manor
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Monarchy is the oldest form of government in England.
In a municipal monarchy, a baron or baroness is governor of a manor. The English territorial barony is known as barony per baroniam (or barony by right of provincial land management and jurisdiction over municipal government). This is prescribed by a delegation of the Royal prerogative to holders of baronial titles in exchange for loyalty to the Crown. Whilst the Baron is head of the Manor, some of the ability to make and enforce local laws now resides with the Crown and Sussex's three elected local councils.
Territorial barony differs from the Parliamentary barony, or the peerage; who are granted letters patent to sit in the House of Lords.
The Baron has a political, executive and judicial role and continues to play an important part in the life of the Manor.
As Lord of the Manor, the Baron undertakes constitutional and representational duties which have developed since at least 1091; if not before. In addition to these manorial duties, the Baron acts as a focus for local identity, unity and pride; gives a sense of stability and continuity; officially recognises successes and excellence; and supports the mission of voluntary service.
In all these roles, the Baron is supported by members of his family, the Baron's Council and his court.
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