Mayors

The tables below show you how to address Mayors both verbally and in writing.


Lord Mayors of Cities

Office/Position Address in correspondence Dear...
Lord Mayors of London, Cardiff, York and Belfast The Right Honourable The Lord Mayor of …. (whether male or female) Lord Mayor
Lord Mayor of other cities The Lord Mayor of (unless Privy Counsellor in which case: The Right Honourable The Lord Mayor of…. ) (irrespective of gender)
Lord Mayor of Westminster The Worshipful the Lord Mayor of....

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The Lord Provosts

Office/Position Address in correspondence Dear...
Lord Provosts of Edinburgh & Glasgow The Right Honourable The Lord Provost of the City of ... (whether male or female) Lord Provost
Lord Provosts of Aberdeen and Dundee The Lord Provost of the City of ….. (unless a Privy Counsellor, in which case retain "The Right Honourable" (irrespective of gender)

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Mayors of Cities and Boroughs

Office/Position Address in correspondence Dear...
Mayors of cities and boroughs The Mayor of ....
(unless a privy counsellor )
Mr Mayor/Madam Mayor