How to address an ambassador
An ambassador is a diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country or to the United Nations.
If you have to write or welcome such a dignitary make sure you know the right form of address.
This is how to write an envelope, start a letter and welcome an ambassador in person.
| the envelope | the greeting in a letter | the spoken greeting | |
| a foreign ambassador | His / Her Excellency John/Jane Smith The Ambassador of the United States of America | Excellency or Dear Mr/Madam Ambassador | Excellency or Mister/Madam Ambassador |
| a United Nations ambassador | The Honourable John/Jane Smith Ambassador of the United States of America | Dear Mr/Madam Ambassador | Mr/Madam Ambassador |