现在的公爵承袭的是他父亲的爵位。

The present duke inherited the title from his father.

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在婚礼上，女王授予他们二人约克公爵与公爵夫人的爵位。

Upon their nuptials, the Queen bestowed on them the titles Duke and Duchess of York.

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婚后，他被授予爱丁堡公爵的爵位。

Upon their marriage, the title Duke of Edinburgh was created for him.

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So, these officials, nobles get these kinds of officials, and really, they could rake it in, get these titles and they are representing the king.

所以官员们可以获得这些肥差,从而大发横财,他们被授勋以爵位并且代表着君王的意志

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