The tables below show you how to address Mayors both verbally and in writing.
Lord Mayors of Cities
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Office/Position
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Address in correspondence
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Dear...
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Lord Mayors of London, Cardiff, York and Belfast
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The Right Honourable The Lord Mayor of …. (whether male or female)
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Lord Mayor
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Lord Mayor of other cities
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The Lord Mayor of (unless Privy Counsellor in which case: The Right Honourable The Lord Mayor of…. ) (irrespective of gender)
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Lord Mayor of Westminster
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The Worshipful the Lord Mayor of....
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The Lord Provosts
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Office/Position
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Address in correspondence
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Dear...
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Lord Provosts of Edinburgh & Glasgow
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The Right Honourable The Lord Provost of the City of ... (whether male or female)
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Lord Provost
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Lord Provosts of Aberdeen and Dundee
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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
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Office/Position
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Address in correspondence
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Dear...
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Mayors of cities and boroughs
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The Mayor of ....
(unless a privy counsellor )
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Mr Mayor/Madam Mayor
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