Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 871 - 836 Hereditary Nobility_2

Chapter 871: Chapter 836 Hereditary Nobility_2

Reader feedback was quite positive.

When the royal family, capital, and football came together, everyone’s gossip flames blazed high.

Especially regarding the relationship between the British Royal Family and Arsenal boss Mikhail, people were even more interested.

In those days, Russia and Europe and the United States had not yet fallen out, and their relationship was still in a "honeymoon period"; the public in Europe and the United States generally had a favorable impression of Russia embracing "democracy."

And Wang Ye was one of the most representative figures to emerge from Russia in recent years!

As for the other, that would of course be Puding...

However, opinions about Puding in Europe and America were mixed, with both praise and criticism.

Because his methods were a bit too ruthless, which didn’t quite fit with the general "values" of Europe and America.

But Wang Ye was different.

He was young, handsome, came from a distinguished background, and rose rapidly, holding billions in assets and the reins of power!

He was even a "relative" of an ancient royal family...

Any one of these factors alone could spark public fury, let alone Wang Ye possessing them all!

So, ever since he started appearing in England after acquiring Arsenal.

In the past six months, the name Mikhail had already spread throughout the UK!

Any news about him would attract public attention, and Helen became a highly sought-after "famed reporter" in the media circle thanks to her interview with Mikhail...

......

Wang Ye guessed right when he passed along Helen’s request for an interview to Rossiyana.

Rossiyana agreed without hesitation.

Because before she left for London, her grandfather Constantin had instructed her to show the elegance of a descendant of the Romanov family in London!

How to show it?

Accepting interviews from local major media was naturally a very good channel.

She had even spoken to the Duchess, that is, Prince Charles’s wife, and invited her to join her in having Helen come to Buckingham Palace for the interview!

This small detail also revealed her close relationship with the British Royal Family.

The Duchess, of course, was well aware and was willing to cooperate with Rossiyana to divulge some information.

Because the British Royal Family and the Romanov family each had their needs, and her husband had already reached an agreement with Rossiyana’s fiancé, the in-demand Mikhail in Russia.

The Royal Investment Fund was about to invest in Mikhail’s Xiao Ying Group, a real money tree!

If there was something to gain, there must necessarily be something to give!

The British Royal Family presently had few impressive things to offer, especially to someone like Mikhail, a big shot.

Perhaps the reputation of the royal family was the best thing they could offer.

And so, she, including the Queen and Charles, did not skimp on showcasing the close relationship between the royal family and the Romanov family to the public!

...

In a reception room of Buckingham Palace, Rossiyana, the Duchess, and Helen sat opposite each other.

This was Helen’s first time entering Buckingham Palace.

Of course, that meant the areas not open to the public, where royal family members lived.

Before the interview began, she had already asked the Duchess and Rossiyana to give her a tour to satisfy her curiosity.

To be honest, such so-called palaces, besides appearing filled with "historical gravitas," were not too comfortable to live in.

Some of the palaces were internally cramped, dark, and damp, because they had to serve as military fortresses in addition to residences when originally built.

While some palaces were indeed large and the rooms spacious, they were too high, too large, and felt too desolate for even dozens or hundreds of people to live in, lacking any sense of liveliness...

Of course, Buckingham Palace had always been inhabited, was well-maintained, and the interior decor was luxurious.

But if Helen had to choose, she would rather pick one of the luxurious apartments in the center of London over living in Buckingham Palace...

Young people living there could really be stifled.

For today’s interview, the Duchess and Rossiyana had also dressed up carefully.

Both were donned in grand gowns, their heads adorned with diminutive diamond crowns, perfectly matching the world’s imagination of royalty...

Before coming, Helen had also done her homework, especially on the history of the Romanov family, delving deeply into it to the extent of becoming an expert.

As soon as she sat down, she smiled and said, "Grand Duchess Rossiyana is even more beautiful than I had imagined!"

Compliments are loved by everyone, and naturally, Rossiyana was no exception; therefore, her first impression of Helen was quite favorable.

This was not a serious interview; Helen leisurely steered the rhythm, starting as if it were casual conversation...

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While Rossiyana was being interviewed, Wang Ye had another meeting with Charles.

Charles was quite busy too; although he hadn’t ascended to the throne yet, most royal affairs were managed by him, considering the Queen’s advanced age and inability to worry about everything.

"Mikhail, I’ve communicated with the Queen these last couple of days. Since you’re engaged to Rossiyana, who is of a Grand Duke’s title, and you without a title, it wouldn’t look quite right. So, the Queen suggests the British Royal Family bestow a title upon you to make you and your spouse a better match, a sort of icing on the cake," Charles said with a smile.

There was, in fact, careful consideration behind this matter.

After all, Wang Ye was quite the "wealthy relative"!

The British Royal Family couldn’t overlook him and even wanted to ingratiate themselves with him in hopes of making money through his channels.

Of course, out of the dignity and reservations of the royal family, such matters could not be too conspicuous.

So, how exactly to please Wang Ye while not seeming to devalue the British Royal Family...

This issue was the focus of the discussions between Charles and the Queen over the last few days!

On discussing it back and forth, mother and son realized that the Royal Family didn’t have much to offer that could impress a big shot like Wang Ye...

Money, jewelry, and such trinkets were clearly not coveted by Wang Ye, who could "outclass" the entire Royal Family in terms of wealth.

Power, honestly, the British Royal Family couldn’t give either, for they themselves held little power anymore.

Or rather, they had it nominally, but everyone understood that this power was not to be wielded!

In the end, the most viable offering was so-called noble titles!

This was something that could be employed at no cost and was very convenient.

Wang Ye was somewhat tempted; he was a normal human being, after all, and would naturally not refuse such legendary "noble titles."

Especially since this was a "free" offer!

Of course, had the title required a significant sacrifice to obtain, Wang Ye would not have bothered to accept.

He revealed a shy smile and said, "Thank you for the kindness of the Queen and Mr. Charles, but I wonder if this is in keeping with British tradition, if it isn’t proper, then..."

Charles quickly waved his hand and said, "Don’t worry, there’s absolutely no problem. The Queen indeed has the authority to grant anyone a title; it’s her prerogative, and no one has the right to question it."

He wasn’t exaggerating on this point.

When the Royal Family had passed on their power to the so-called Parliament and Prime Minister, there were conditions.

One of those was that matters of granting titles were entirely up to the Queen, with the government having merely a nominal right of suggestion for lower-ranking titles.

If the Queen decided to grant someone a title, the entire process would not involve any parliamentary participation; she could make the decision on her own.

Wang Ye nodded, with a touch of embarrassment, he inquired, "What sort of title does the Queen intend to bestow upon me then?"

If we were to discuss the British nobility system, it’s quite complex.

Broadly speaking, it’s divided into "hereditary nobility," "life peers," "baronets," and "knights," these four categories.

Strictly speaking, the last two, that is "baronets" and "knights," are not considered true nobility anymore, and such titles aren’t valuable, with hundreds sometimes granted in a single year!

Especially for the lowest rank of "knights," the ranks are varied, with all sorts of people.

Many familiar stars and millionaires, like Beckham, Superman Li, Ferguson, etc., belong to this lowest rank of knights.

Of course, "not valuable" is relative.

It’s extremely difficult for ordinary people to attain such an honor; it’s usually only the top talents worldwide in various industries who can receive this opportunity, and they must be citizens of the Commonwealth nations.

The truly rare and prestigious category is only "hereditary nobility!"

In recent history, these hereditary noble titles have no longer been bestowed externally but reserved for the direct descendants of the royal family...

Charles smiled demurely, speaking mysteriously, "To match a wife of such stature as a Grand Duchess, of course, a hereditary noble title must be conferred upon you!"