FORMS OF ADDRESS
General principles of protocol
The use of titles follows precise rules. These rules vary according to rank, function, context (spoken, written, official, private), and sometimes according to timing (current or former position).
In case of doubt, the basic rule is restraint and respect for the highest title held.
How to address the Prince of Monaco
In Monaco, rules of precedence and forms of address are governed by a strict State protocol, inspired by European monarchical practice.
The Sovereign Prince of Monaco
S.A.S. le Prince Albert II
Spoken address
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Monseigneur
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Your Serene Highness
Written form
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His Serene Highness the Sovereign Prince of Monaco
Opening of a letter:
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Monseigneur,
Third person reference
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His Serene Highness
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The Prince
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The Princess of Monaco
S.A.S. la Princesse Charlène
Spoken address
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Your Serene Highness
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Madam
Written form
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Her Serene Highness Princess Charlène of Monaco
Opening of a letter:
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Your Serene Highness,
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Madam,
Third person reference
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Her Serene Highness the Princess
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The Princess
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The Princely Family of Monaco
S.A.R. la Princesse de Hanovre
This refers to Caroline de Monaco.
Spoken address
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Your Royal Highness
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Madam
Written form
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Her Royal Highness the Princess of Hanover
Opening of a letter:
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Your Royal Highness,
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Madam,
Third person reference
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Her Royal Highness
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Princess Caroline
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The Princely Family of Monaco
S.A.S. la Princesse Stéphanie
Spoken address
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Your Serene Highness
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Madam
Written form
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Her Serene Highness Princess Stéphanie of Monaco
Form of address (letter opening):
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Your Serene Highness,
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Madam,
Third person reference
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Her Serene Highness
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Princess Stéphanie
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The Minister of State of Monaco
The Minister of State is the head of the Monegasque Government.
Spoken address
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Monsieur le Ministre d’État
Written form
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Monsieur le Ministre d’État
Form of address (letter opening):
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Monsieur le Ministre d’État,
Members of the Princely Government
Government Counsellors – Ministers
Official titles
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Monsieur le Conseiller de Gouvernement – Ministre
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Madame la Conseillère de Gouvernement – Ministre
Spoken address (short form accepted)
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Monsieur le Ministre
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Madame la Ministre
The President of the National Council
(Parliament of Monaco)
Spoken address
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Monsieur le Président
Written form
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Monsieur le Président du Conseil National
FORMS OF ADDRESS
HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco:
Direct Address: Your Serene Highness / Monseigneur / Sir
Indirect Address: His Serene Highness
HSH Princess Charlene of Monaco:
Direct Address: Your Serene Highness / Madam / Ma'am
Indirect Address: Her Serene Highness
Untitled People
Envelope: Opening of a letter: Verbal Address: Place card:
- Mr. Robert Davis - Dear Mr. Davis - Mr. Davis - Mr. Robert Davis
- Mrs. Robert Davis - Dear Mrs. Davi - Mrs. Davis - Mrs. Robert Davis
- Miss Emily Taylor - Dear Miss Taylor - Miss Taylor - Miss Emily Taylor
- Mrs. Robert Davis - Dear Mrs. Davis - Mrs. Davis - Mrs. Robert Davis
- Mrs. Emma Thompson - Dear Mrs. Thompson - Mrs. Thompson - Mrs. Emma Thompson
Senior diplomats
Envelope:
Ambassador (formal): His Excellency, The Ambassador of France
Ambassador (social): His Excellency, The Ambassador of France
High Commissioner (formal): Her Excellency, The High Commissioner of Canada
High Commissioner (social): Her Excellency, The High Commissioner of Canada
Opening of a letter:
Ambassador (formal): Your Excellency
Ambassador (social): Dear Ambassador
High Commissioner (formal): Your Excellency
High Commissioner (social): Dear High Commissioner
Verbal address:
Ambassador (formal): Your Excellency, Sir
Ambassador (social): Ambassador
High Commissioner (formal): Your Excellency, Ma'am
High Commissioner (social): High Commissioner
In-direct address:
Ambassador (formal): His Excellency
Ambassador (social): The French Ambassador
High Commissioner (formal): Her Excellency
High Commissioner (social): The Canadian High Commissioner
Government officials
Minister: Address: Madam Minister, Mr. Minister
Mayor: Address: Madam Mayor, Mr. Mayor