At the same time, George V was asked if he would be prepared to create sufficient peers, which he would only if the matter arose.

The Crown cannot, however, create new peers without the consent of a majority of the House of Commons.

Of these some, such as those of creating peers and making promotions in the armed forces, could have very real political importance.

For example, they cannot dissolve Parliament, except on The Queen's express instructions, nor create peers.

Margaret Thatcher, a Conservative, did revive the practice of creating hereditary peers.

Some in the Cabinet suggested that the right of creating peers be given to the Prime Minister.

Female consorts of the British sovereign have not been created peers or peeresses.

Dissertation on creating peers for life (October 1834)

While a king could create peers, it was much more difficult for him to move bishops into and out of the Lords.

By abstaining from further votes, they allowed the legislation to pass in the House of Lords, and the Crown was not forced to create new peers.