DOCTOR--The initials D.D., M.D., LL.D., Mus.D., are placed after the
ordinary form of address, as 'The Rev. John Davidson, D.D.,' 'David
Patrick, Esq., LL.D.' But 'The Rev. Dr Davidson,' 'Dr David Patrick,' are
also frequently used.
DOWAGER--On the marriage of a peer or Baronet, the widow of the previous
holder of the title becomes 'Dowager,' and is addressed, 'The Right Hon.
the Dowager Countess of ----,' 'The Dowager Lady ----.' As more than one
Dowager may hold the same title, the term is less used than formerly, and
the Christian name is instead coming to be employed as a distinction--e.g.
'The Right Hon. Helen Countess of ----.'
DUCHESS--'Her Grace the Duchess of ----.' Begin: 'Madam.' Refer to as 'Your
Grace.'
DUKE--'His Grace the Duke of ----.' Begin: 'My Lord Duke.' Refer to as
'Your Grace.'
DUKE'S DAUGHTER--'The Right Hon. Lady' [Christian name and surname], or
'The Lady' [Christian name and surname], the surname being that of her
husband if married. Begin: 'Madam.' Refer to as 'Your Ladyship.' If married
to a peer, she is addressed according to her husband's rank only. This,
however, does not hold in the case of peers by courtesy; and a Duke's
daughter married to the eldest son of an Earl, after the prefix 'Lady,'
sometimes takes her own Christian name, followed by her husband's courtesy
title.
DUKE'S ELDEST SON AND HIS CHILDREN--The courtesy title is treated as if it
were an actual peerage; his eldest son taking the grandfather's third
title, and being addressed as if a peer.
DUKE'S ELDEST SON'S WIFE--As if her husband's courtesy title were an actual
peerage.
DUKE'S YOUNGER SON--'The Right Hon. Lord' [Christian name and surname], or
'The Lord' [Christian name and surname]. Begin: 'My Lord.' Refer to as
'Your Lordship.'
DUKE'S YOUNGER SON'S WIFE--'The Right Hon. Lady,' or 'The Lady' [husband's
Christian name and surname]. Begin: 'Madam.' Refer to as 'Your Ladyship.'
EARL--'The Right Hon. the Earl of ----,' or 'The Earl of ----.' Begin: 'My
Lord.' Refer to as 'Your Lordship.'
EARL'S DAUGHTER--As Duke's daughter.
EARL'S ELDEST SON, and EARL'S ELDEST SON'S WIFE--As if the courtesy title
were an actual peerage.
EARL'S YOUNGER SON AND HIS WIFE--As Baron's son and his wife.
GOVERNOR OF COLONY--'His Excellency [ordinary designation], Governor of
----.' Begin according to rank, and refer to as 'Your Excellency.'
JUDGE, ENGLISH OR IRISH--'The Hon. Sir ---- ----,' if a Knight, or 'The
Hon. Mr Justice ----.' Begin: 'Sir.' On the bench only he is addressed as
'My Lord,' and referred to as 'Your Lordship.'
JUDGE OF COUNTY COURT--'His Honour Judge ----.' When on the bench, referred
to as 'Your Honour.'
JUDGES, SCOTTISH--See Lord of Session.
JUSTICE OF PEACE IN ENGLAND (not Scotland)--'The Right Worshipful.'
Referred to when on the bench as 'Your Worship.'
KING--'The King's Most Excellent Majesty.' Begin: 'Sire,' or 'May it please
your Majesty,' or 'Lord ---- presents his duty to your Majesty.' Refer to
as 'Your Majesty.'
KING'S COUNSEL--Append K.C. to ordinary address.
KNIGHT BACHELOR--As Baronet, except that the word 'Bart.' is omitted.
KNIGHT OF THE BATH, OF ST MICHAEL AND ST GEORGE, OR OF THE STAR OF
INDIA--'Sir' [Christian name and surname], with the initials G.C.B.,
K.C.B., K.M.G., or K.S.I. added. Begin: 'Sir.'
KNIGHT OF THE GARTER, OF THE THISTLE, OR OF ST PATRICK--The initials K.G.,
K.T., or K.P., as it may be, are to be added to the address.
KNIGHT'S WIFE, WHETHER WIFE OF KNIGHT BACHELOR, OF THE BATH, OF ST MICHAEL
AND ST GEORGE, OR OF THE STAR OF INDIA--As Baronet's wife.
LORD ADVOCATE OF SCOTLAND--'The Right Hon. the Lord Advocate.' Usual
beginning: 'My Lord,' though 'Sir' is said to be more correct.
LORD CHANCELLOR--'The Right Hon. the Lord Chancellor.' Begin and refer to
according to rank.
LORD CHIEF-JUSTICE--'The Right Hon. the Lord Chief-Justice of England,' or
'The Right Hon. Sir ---- ----, Lord Chief-Justice of England.' Begin, if a
peer, according to his degree; otherwise as under Judge.
LORD HIGH COMMISSIONER TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY--'His Grace the Lord High
Commissioner.' Begin according to rank as a peer. Refer to as 'Your Grace.'
LORD JUSTICE-CLERK--'The Right Hon. the Lord Justice-Clerk.' Begin: 'My
Lord.' Refer to as 'Your Lordship.'
LORD JUSTICE-GENERAL OF SCOTLAND--'The Right Hon. the Lord
Justice-General.' Begin: 'My Lord.' Refer to as 'Your Lordship.'
LORD JUSTICE OF APPEAL--'The Right Hon. the Lord Justice ----,' or 'The
Right Hon. Sir ---- ----.' Begin and refer to as a Judge.
LORD LIEUTENANT OF IRELAND--'His Grace,' if a Duke; otherwise, 'His
Excellency the Lord Lieutenant.' Begin and refer to according to rank as a
peer.
LORD MAYOR OF LONDON, YORK, DUBLIN, &C.--'The Right Hon. the Lord Mayor of
London,' or 'The Right Hon. ---- ----, Lord Mayor of London.' Begin: 'My
Lord.' Refer to as 'Your Lordship.'
LORD MAYOR'S WIFE--'The Right Hon. the Lady Mayoress of ----.' Begin:
'Madam.' Refer to as 'Your Ladyship.'
LORD OF APPEAL IN ORDINARY AND HIS WIFE--As Baron and Baroness. Their
children have no title.
LORD OF SESSION IN SCOTLAND--'The Hon. Lord ----.' Begin: 'My Lord.' Refer
to as 'Your Lordship.' His wife has no title.
LORD PROVOST--'The Right Hon. the Lord Provost of Edinburgh,' 'The Hon. the
Lord Provost of Glasgow,' 'The Lord Provost of Aberdeen' or of 'Perth.'
Begin: 'My Lord Provost,' or 'My Lord.' Refer to as 'Your Lordship.' The
Lord Provost's wife has no title.