Why Hay Independence History of the Hay Peerage House of Lords Hay National Anthem F.A.Q. Hear The Kings Speeches King of Hay Screen Saver New Richard Booth's Bookshop Link       First started in 1977, the Hay Peerage is still available today with Richard Booth The King of Hay, conferring Dukedoms; Earldoms; Baronies and Knighthoods, at minimal cost and with very little fuss. The Peerage pictured here is an Investiture title. Richard Booth the King of Hay and the first Honorary Life President of the international Booktown Movement, creates a new Hay Peer. Many people from all over the world and from all walks of life have become Noblemen and Noblewomen in this way.