Style (address) facts for kids

A style of address is a special way you speak to or write about someone. It shows respect and often depends on their position or who they are. For example, you might call a married woman Mrs. and a man Mr..

How We Address People

Different people are addressed in different ways. This can depend on their age, their job, or if they are part of a royal family.

Everyday Examples

• Mr. Smith: This is used for any man, whether he is married or not.
• Mrs. Smith: This is used for a married woman.
• Master Smith: This old-fashioned term was sometimes used for a boy, especially the oldest son in a family.

Addressing Royalty

People in royal families have very special ways of being addressed. These titles show their high position.

• His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales: This is how you would address a prince, like the heir to the British throne.
• His Serene Highness The Prince of Monaco: This is another type of royal title, used for princes in some smaller countries.
• Her Imperial Highness Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna of Russia: This title was used for a daughter of an emperor, like in old Russia.

Addressing Important Leaders

Some important leaders also have special titles that show their role.

• The Right Honourable: This title is often used for important politicians, like the Prime Minister in some countries. It shows they hold a high office.
• His Grace The Duke of Devonshire: This is a special way to address a Duke, who is a very high-ranking member of the nobility in places like England.

Related pages

• Honorific
• Diplomacy
• Protocol (diplomacy)