The family traces its origins back to the medieval era and has played an important role in Hampshire's history.
The family's most notable figure during this time was William Paulet, who was created the 1st Marquess of Winchester by Queen Mary I.
The Paulet family owned extensive estates in Hampshire, with Basing House in Basingstoke being their primary seat.
Today, while the direct line of the Paulet family's noble titles has become extinct, their legacy remains in Hampshire's history.
Basing House, although in ruins after the English Civil War, still stands as a historic site and testament to the family's once-great influence in the region.