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
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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