Mayor: Frequently Asked Questions

By Letter/In Formal Speeches

Mayor - 'The Worshipful the Mayor of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Councillor (and their name)' and his/her partner as 'The Mayoress/Mayor's Consort (or Escort) of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead'.

Deputy Mayor - 'The Deputy Mayor of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Councillor (and their name)' and his/her partner as 'Deputy Mayoress/Deputy Mayor's Consort or Escort' as appropriate.

Thereafter they may be addressed as 'Mr Mayor', 'Mayoress' or 'Mayor's Consort (or Escort)', 'Deputy Mayor' and 'Deputy Mayoress/Deputy Mayor's Consort/Escort' as appropriate.

On Invitations

The Worshipful the Mayor of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Councillor (and their name)
or
The Worshipful the Mayor and Mayoress/Mayor's Consort (or Escort) of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
Councillor (and their name) and (and their name).
or
The Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayoress/Consort or Escort of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
Councillor (and their name) and (and their name).

Female Mayors

In the case of a female Mayor, it is customary to address her as 'Mr Mayor', although some lady Mayors have expressed their preference for 'Madam Mayor' - people will be advised if this is the case.