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A few years ago the Queen very wisely attempted to make life peers, and the House of Lords very unwisely, and contrary to its own best interests, refused to admit her claim.
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Walter Bagehot
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Bagehot recounts an instance where the Queen attempted to create life peers, highlighting a conflict with the House of Lords.
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