Canadian Heritage
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Styles of address

The Royal Family

Dignitary Salutation Final Salutation In conversation
Her Majesty The Queen
Buckingham Palace
London SW1A 1AA
United Kingdom

Note: The Queen's full title is "Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada". Normally one refers to "Her Majesty The Queen" or "The Queen"

Your Majesty: I remain Your Majesty's faithful and devoted servant, "Your Majesty" first, then "Ma'am"
His Royal Highness The Prince Philip,
Duke of Edinburgh
Buckingham Palace
London SW1A 1AA
United Kingdom

Note: Normally one refers to "His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh" or "The Duke of Edinburgh".

Your Royal Highness: Yours very truly, "Your Royal Highness" first, then "Sir"
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales
St. James's Palace
London SW1A 1BS
United Kingdom

Note: Should never be referred as:
- "Charles, Prince of Wales" or "Prince Charles"

Your Royal Highness: Yours very truly, "Your Royal Highness" first, then "Sir"
His Royal Highness The Duke of York
Buckingham Palace
London SW1A 1AA
United Kingdom

Note: Should never be referred as:
- "Andrew, Duke of York" or "Prince Andrew"

Your Royal Highness: Yours very truly, "Your Royal Highness" first, then "Sir"
His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex
Buckingham Palace
London SW1A 1AA
United Kingdom
Your Royal Highness: or Lord Wessex: Yours very truly, "Your Royal Highness" first, then "Sir"
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal
Buckingham Palace
London SW1A 1AA
United Kingdom

Note: Should never be referred as
- "Princess Anne"

Your Royal Highness: Yours very truly, "Your Royal Highness" first, then "Ma'am"

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