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A  Guide to Protocol Matters

The Lord-Lieutenant as The Queen's representative in the County takes precedence over everyone except for when members of the Royal Family are present.  This means that the Lord-Lieutenant will be the last person to arrive at a function, and must be met on arrival and properly looked after throughout his time there.

In the absence of the Lord-Lieutenant, the Vice Lord-Lieutenant or a Deputy Lieutenant can be asked to represent him on official engagements and be accorded the same level of protocol as the Lord-Lieutenant.

The current Lord-Lieutenant (Mr Mark Blundell) wears a military uniform for formal functions.  
 
The correct form of address is:

In writing:  Mr Mark Blundell, Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside.
 
Salutation: 'Dear Lord-Lieutenant' or 'Dear Mr Blundell'.
 
Address/speech: "My Lord-Lieutenant"

On being introduced: "Lord-Lieutenant" or "Mr Blundell",

More details on Protocol and Precedence are available in the .pdf file at the bottom of this page:
 
It is important to be aware of the protocol and precedence in relation to the Lord-Lieutenant.  The Lieutenancy Office staff will always help if you have any queries, contact details are:

Merseyside Lieutenancy

The Merseyside Lieutenancy

Suite 4a, 4th Floor
Exchange Station, Tithebarn Street, Liverpool ​L2 2QP

Tel: 0151 363 9528
Email: msl.clerk@lieutenancy.info
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