Managers who no longer have anyone to manage are fobbed off with inflated titles, much as superannuated politicians are made Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster or Lord President of the Council.

手下没人可管的经理拿泛滥的头衔糊弄人，就像让老掉牙的政客当上兰开斯特公爵郡大臣或枢密院议长。

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The proposed development at Barthomley, near Crewe, is on part of the Duchy of Lancaster estate.

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Popular minister Dr David Clark loses his job as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster in the Cabinet reshuffle.

BBC: Special Report

Former work and pensions spokesman Jenny Willott will take on the Duchy of Lancaster role vacated by Susan Kramer.

BBC: Clegg reshuffles top Lib Dem team