How do I address the Lord-Lieutenant?

20th April 2020

The correct form of address for the Lord-Lieutenant is as follows:

Written – Mr Michael More-Molyneux, His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey

Salutation – Dear Lord-Lieutenant, or Dear Mr More-Molyneux

In a speech preamble – My Lord-Lieutenant

Conversation, on formal occasions – Lord-Lieutenant, or Mr More-Molyneux

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