When writing to a civil servant working in a Government department, he or she is addressed as for an Esquire or the female equivalent:
How to Address a Civil Servant
The recommended style of address is as follows:
| Beginning of letter | Dear Mr Black/Dear Mrs Brown or appropriate rank |
| End of letter | Yours sincerely |
| Envelope | Normally includes both name and appointment |
| Verbal communication | By appointment or name |
Debrett’s Recommends is an exclusive collection of luxury lifestyle goods and services hand-picked by Debrett’s.
Polpo founder Russell Norman tells us what makes a great restaurant
Celebrating Britons that are inspiring, achieving and making a difference.
A portrait of inspiration, influence and achievement in modern Britain
fromPeople of Today
Team GB excelled and finished third in the medals table. Here are the Debrett's People of Today who enjoyed the success.
Experience the luxury lifestyle with the Debrett's Lifestyle Blog and our range of products and services
fromLifestyle
The essentials of dress and dress codes, wardrobe screening and bespoke personal shopping.
Debrett's guide to everyday modern manners
Providing skills and confidence to succeed in any professional or social situation
fromThe Debrett's and Tatler School of Etiquette
A course aimed at young adults to build on personal qualities and develop social language, presentation and people skills.
fromThe Debrett's Business School
The essentials of business etiquette, including meeting interaction, unwritten rules and hidden hierarchies.
Debrett's guide to the modern wedding
fromEngagements and Invitations
An occasion that requires once-in-a-lifetime romance.
fromBridal and Dress Codes
From the groom, the best man and morning dress to the bridesmaids, parents and guests.
Debrett's etiquette guides, reference works, diaries and notebooks
fromNotebooks
The Debrett's 'Fashion Rocks and Dress Rules' notebook offers advice on how to dress for a range of occasions and codes.
fromBooks
The Debrett's Wedding Guide will show you the best way to plan and organise the perfect wedding.
A comprehensive guide to addressing members of the royal family and people with titles
fromThe Royal Family
How to address the Queen, members of the royal family and their private secretaries.
fromForms of Address
From members of the church to diplomatic institutions, this section offers a guide to correct forms of address for the higher ranks among the main professions.
