This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Within the body of the letter do not use 'you' (singular) or 'your' (singular). Instead use 'Your Royal Highness' and 'Your Royal Highness's'. Envelope: Her Royal Highness the The Princess Royal (for example).
The letter should begin 'Sir', 'Madam' or 'May it please Your Majesty'. The first line of the letter itself should begin with the phrase 'With my humble duty'; the main content of the letter then follows. It should end 'I have the honour to remain, Sir/Madam, Your Majesty's most humble and obedient servant'.
Kate's title is Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge, so remember to address her as this and not Kate! Share your letter with us on Class Dojo. You could even send your letter in the post to Kate – she sometimes writes back! Who knows, you could end up receiving a letter from the future Queen of England!
Last Updated: February 01, 2025. Kate Middleton (Office) c/o HRH Duchess Of Cambridge. Kensington Palace. London W8 4PX. Kate Middleton. c/o Windsor Castle. Windsor SL4 1NJ. Kensington Palace. London W8 4PX. UNITED KINGDOM. Kensington Palace. London W8 4PX. UNITED KINGDOM. Royal Communications. c/o Kensington Palace. London W8 4PX.
In Writing Unless you are personally known to The King or The Queen or another member of the royal family you should address your letter to a Private Secretary, Equerry or Lady in Waiting, asking for the subject of the letter be known to His or Her Majesty. Envelope: The Private Secretary to The King (for example).
Kate's title is Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge, so remember to address her as this and not Kate!
The British peerage, in order of precedence is: duke/duchess: the Duke/Duchess of Somewhere, both addressed as Your Grace. marquess/marchioness: the Marquess/Marchioness of Somewhere, addressed as Lord/Lady Somewhere.
Commence the letter 'Dear Sir' and end the letter 'Yours faithfully'. The first reference to the member of the Royal Family must be written in full, eg 'His Majesty The King' or 'His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales', and subsequently 'The King, 'The Prince' etc.