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Etiquettes and Protocols

Etiquettes

The correct form of address for the Lord Lieutenant is:

Written: Mr Warren Smith J.P. Her Majesty's Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester.
Salutation: Dear Lord Lieutenant, or Dear Mr Smith.
In a speech preamble: My Lord Lieutenant.
Conversation: On formal occasions - Lord Lieutenant, or Mr Smith, then Warren.

The Lord Lieutenant is Her Majesty The Queen's representative in the County. Issues relating to Protocol and Precedence can be clarified by consultation with the Lieutenancy Office.

Contact Details

Enquiries about Royal Visits, Honours and Awards, Buckingham Palace Garden Parties and Messages from The Queen should be addressed to:

The Lieutenancy Office
Byrom House
Quay Street
Manchester M3 3JD
Tele: 0161 834 0490
Click here to contact the Lieutenancy office by email.

Other enquiries about the Lord Lieutenant and the Lieutenancy should be addressed to:
Paul Denby esq.
Clerk to the Lieutenancy of Greater Manchester
As above
Click here to contact Paul Denby by email.