[MR] Title

[Vels inn Viggladi]

>Agnes:
> > I often see the initals THL before a person's signature. What
> > does THL represent and who is allowed to use it? Thanks.
>
>The phrase "The Honorable Lord/Lady" came into use in the 18th century, as
>far as we have been able to determine.
>
>Evan
>

And to answer your question, THL stands for "The(ir) Honorable 
Lordship/Ladyship", indicating that the person holds a Grant of Arms. Anyone 
who has a Grant of Arms, may style themselves with this indication of title.



Vels