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UNIFORMThe Lord-Lieutenant wears a dark blue No. 1 dress that was established in 1950. It is similar to that of a Major-General in the Army, but distinguishable by the cap badges, shoulder straps and distinctive silver and crimson sash. It comprises a peaked forage cap with scarlet band, a dark blue barathea jacket and trousers with scarlet stripes. The badges vary according to the Country; shamrock for Ireland, thistle for Scotland, rose for England and the badge of the Heir Apparent for Wales. There is currently no uniform for lady Lord-Lieutenants so they wear a badge on ceremonial occasions.
Male Lord-Lieutenants also have the option to wear a Lord-Lieutenant's Greatcoat, over their uniform. The Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim wore this on Remembrance Day in 2019. To see an image, please click here. |
BADGESVICE LORD-LIEUTENANT BADGE:
Lady Vice Lord-Lieutenants wear a similar badge to that worn by lady Lord-Lieutenants. DEPUTY LIEUTENANT BADGE: In plain clothes, a male Deputy Lieutenants (DLs) may wear a neck badge, when representing the Lord-Lieutenant. There is a uniform that DLs can wear, however this is rarely worn now days, with the badge being preferred. The Irish DL badge is distinguishable by the shamrocks, as seen in the images provided: Lady Deputy Lieutenants do not have an official uniform, when representing the Lord-Lieutenant they also wear a badge, but on a Court Bow, as seen in the second badge image provided. |
Written:
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David McCorkell Esq, Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim (can be abbreviated on envelopes to HM Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim)
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Invitations:
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The Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim (and Mrs McCorkell, if a joint invitation)
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Salutation:
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Dear Lord-Lieutenant, or Dear Mr McCorkell
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In a speech preamble:
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“My Lord-Lieutenant"
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Conversation (on formal occasions):
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“Lord-Lieutenant” or “Mr McCorkell”
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The lieutenancy |
Honours and awards |
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