If we consider the class system in the UK, as upper, middle and working, even if we divide middle into three, working into two and create a "benefit recipient class" , it follows that the monarchy is at the top. This class system and the monarchy's position is a strong arguement by republicans and other opponents to the retention of a monarchy.
Does the monarchy or the aristocracy impact on your life though? If they do, is it a generally positive or negative impact?
We owned a cottage where our lawyer advised us of a clause (not enforceable) that DH was compelled to provide military service to the Earl of Mar if summoned!
My sister's landscape gardener has worked and lived on estates - two owned by dukes, one by a foreign magnate and one by a hedge fund. The dukes were by far the better employers.