The Maltese nobility consist of those titles of nobility recognise by the British and those titles never presented to, or failed recognition by, the Royal Commission, even though the titles were of historical relevance, and foreign titles which were either confirmed or inherited by a person of Maltese descent. The nobility in Malta started from the earliest times with the Arabs, the Normans, and all succeeding rulers thereafter. The Maltese nobility also included those who settled from other parts of Europe maintaining their ancient rights.