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elvisfan804
Upstart Joined: 08 May 2009 Posts: 15 Location: richmond, va	Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 8:53 am    Post subject: forms of address   a countess is introducing someone to her sons, one of whom is the earl. she would introduce them as lord x and...lord familyname?
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Candice
Queen of the Board Joined: 14 Sep 2006 Posts: 2731 Location: Minneapolis, MN	Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 8:50 pm    Post subject:   First off, the second son does not have a courtesy title. He is not Lord FamilyName. He is the Honorable Mr. FamilyName. This is the one instance where the ladies win out. ALL daughters of earls are Lady FirstName, whereas only the eldest son gets a courtesy title. If the person being introduced is of lower precedence, the countess PRESENTS him to her sons. If the person being introduced is of higher rank, the countess presents her sons to him. _________________
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elvisfan804
Upstart Joined: 08 May 2009 Posts: 15 Location: richmond, va	Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 3:49 am    Post subject:   wow! i was about to get that totally wrong! thanks!
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