If a man was not born into nobility, and the Monarch liked him, the Monarchy could grant him nobility status. Or, a man could buy the right to be let into nobility. Otherwise, a single man could gain the right by marrying into nobility.

Noble is the adjective related to nobility. Adjectives to describe nobility include landed, aristocratic, and gentle.

English" the nobility" is German: "die Vornehmheit".

No, the Harvey family is not royalty or of nobility. They do not hold any hereditary titles or privileges associated with royalty or nobility.

Louis XIV excluded the nobility from his council and and often kicked them out of the homes the monacrchy had built for the nobility.