There, they sit upon the throne, surrounded by their subjects. Jarls reside in lavish palaces in the main cities of the holds in which they govern.
The number of Thanes a Hold has varies largely depending on its size. Thanes are also members of the Jarl's Court. Since the Jarl is the head of the court, he or she can grant the title of Thane to the Dragonborn, but first they need to prove themselves before being granted the honor and title of Thane. They, along with the Hold Guards, are charged with upholding the law and defending the Hold from attack.
Hold Guard Captains are men put in command of the Hold Guard. 
However, Thanes are only an optional part of a Hold's government. They are often nobles who serve the Jarl as advisors and councilors.
Thanes appointed by the Jarl are also considered members of the Court. Housecarls or personal bodyguards protect the Jarl at all times, although the Hold Guards also possess this responsibility. It is also rare for Court Wizards to change with a regime, as demonstrated throughout the Civil War questline. Court Wizards serve as the Jarl's specialist on arcane knowledge, though it is very rare for Court Wizards to be involved in the court, instead focusing on their experiments. Stewards control public relations and are often approached about business, civil disputes, and the purchasing of property, instead of approaching the Jarl directly. CourtĮach Jarl elects a cabinet of officials to assist them with governing their Hold: In the event that no direct heir to the throne exists, a specially convened council of all the Jarls, called the Moot, meet with the express purpose of choosing Skyrim's High King. The High King or Queen typically inherits the throne by birth and rules for life or until abdication. The High King or High Queen is the ruler of Skyrim. 
Dowagers may inherit the title from their deceased spouses. Daughters are equal in the line of succession, as Idgrod the Younger of Morthal clearly states that she is to inherit the office of Jarl from her mother, Jarl Idgrod Ravencrone. The position of Jarl is hereditary, passing from parent to their first-born child.
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