Mayor: Frequently Asked Questions

By Letter/In Formal Speeches

Mayor - "The Worshipful the Mayor of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Councillor (and thier 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 thier 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 thier name) and (and thier name).

or

The Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayoress/Consort or Escort of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
Councillor (and thier 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.

  1. How is the Mayor elected?
  2. Who is the present Mayor?
  3. How do I contact the Mayor?
  4. How do I address the Mayor?
  5. How do I invite the Mayor to my event?
  6. I have a formal dinner where should the Mayor sit?

Contact Information

By post:  Mayor's Office, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, Town Hall, St Ives Road, Maidenhead SL6 1RF

By telephone:  01628 796223 


By email: mayors.parlour@rbwm.gov.uk

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