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This information provides guidance on etiquette and protocol, to assist those who are planning an event to which the Lord-Lieutenant has been (or is to be) invited, and who wish to know how to contact the Lord-Lieutenant or Clerk to the Lieutenancy.

Enquiries

To whom should I address general enquiries?

  • Mrs. Gaynor Brown
    Clerk to the Lieutenancy
    23 Beckingthorpe Drive
    Bottesford
    Nottinghamshire
    NG13 0DN.
  • Telephone: 07921 089 792.
  • E-mail: lieutenancynotts@aol.com.

Can I write to the Lord-Lieutenant myself?

The Lord-Lieutenant may be contacted through the Clerk to the Lieutenancy or by writing to:

  • Sir Andrew Buchanan Bt.
    HM Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire
    Hodsock Priory Farm
    Blyth
    Nottinghamshire
    S81 0TY

Etiquette

What is the correct form of address for the Lord-Lieutenant?

  • Written: Sir Andrew Buchanan Bt., Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire
  • Salutation: Dear Lord-Lieutenant
  • In a speech: In the preamble the Lord-Lieutenant is referred to as My Lord-Lieutenant
  • Conversation: Sir Andrew or Lord-Lieutenant

Protocol

Issues relating to protocol and precedence can be clarified by contacting the Clerk to the Lieutenancy.

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