Christopher Livingston
11-14-2004, 06:39 AM
Citizens,
Recently I have observed that some citizens, not just Mr. Williams mind you, are unaware of the proper manner in which Royalty, Nobility, and Gentry are addressed. In order to correct this problem, I now provide the following comprehensive guide to formal address:-
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This guide is based upon British standards, with allowances made for titles unique to Hanover. I hope that it proves useful.
Sincerely,
Lord Durham
Recently I have observed that some citizens, not just Mr. Williams mind you, are unaware of the proper manner in which Royalty, Nobility, and Gentry are addressed. In order to correct this problem, I now provide the following comprehensive guide to formal address:-
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Royalty | ||
| Rank | Form of Address | Salutation |
|---|---|---|
| King of Hanover | His Majesty the King of Hanover | Your Majesty |
| Royal Peer | His Royal Highness the Duke of Guelph | Your Royal Highness |
| Relative of the King | His Royal Highness the Prince Daniel | Your Royal Highness |
Nobility | ||
| Duke | The Most Noble the Duke of Brunswick | My Lord Duke or informally Your Grace |
| Marquess | The Most Honourable the Marquess of Calormen | My Lord Marquess |
| Count | The Right Honourable the Count of Durham | My Lord |
| Viscount | The Right Honourable the Viscount McIntyre of Lancaster | My Lord |
| Baron | The Right Honourable the Lord Livingston of Oldenburg | My Lord |
Gentry | ||
| Great Officer of State1 | The Right Honourable the Lord Chancellor | Your Lordship |
| Knight | Sir Kieran Evereste | Sir Kieran |
| Privy Counsellor | The Right Honourable John Harvey2 | Mr Harvey |
| Legate | His Excellency the Legate of Emden | Your Excellency |
| Judge | The Honourable John Smith | Your Honour |
1The Lord Chancellor, the Lord Chamberlain, the Lord President of the Council, and the Lord Rose King of Arms.
2For Peers, the postnominal letters "PC" are used.
[/doHTML]This guide is based upon British standards, with allowances made for titles unique to Hanover. I hope that it proves useful.
Sincerely,
Lord Durham