Right Honourable
noun
A title of respect used in the United Kingdom for some high-ranking individuals.
The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau is the current Prime Minister of Canada
Often appears as...
- the right honourable member
- the right honourable gentleman
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A title for mayors, Lord Mayors, and lord provosts in the United Kingdom.
The Right Honourable Mayor of London has issued a new public health advisory.
Often appears as...
- the right honourable mayor
- the right honourable lord mayor
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A courtesy title for the children of viscounts and barons in the United Kingdom.
In a formal setting, the son of the Baron is referred to as the Right Honourable.
Often appears as...
- the right honourable child
- the right honourable heiress
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A title of respect used in the United Kingdom for some high-ranking individuals.
The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau is the current Prime Minister of Canada
Often appears as...
- the right honourable member
- the right honourable gentleman
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A title for mayors, Lord Mayors, and lord provosts in the United Kingdom.
The Right Honourable Mayor of London has issued a new public health advisory.
Often appears as...
- the right honourable mayor
- the right honourable lord mayor
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A courtesy title for the children of viscounts and barons in the United Kingdom.
In a formal setting, the son of the Baron is referred to as the Right Honourable.
Often appears as...
- the right honourable child
- the right honourable heiress
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Political Respect
Used for high-ranking officials to signal respect and formality in politics.
In Parliament, members address each other as 'the Right Honourable' for politeness.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always British
While British in origin, some Commonwealth countries also use this honorific for officials.
The Right Honourable Jacinda Ardern addressed the New Zealand Parliament.
Pro Tip 3/3Reserved Usage
Do not use 'Right Honourable' casually or for people who do not hold the officially recognized positions.
Only call the Speaker of the House 'the Right Honourable' officially, not your neighbour.
Pro Tip 1/3Political Respect
Used for high-ranking officials to signal respect and formality in politics.
In Parliament, members address each other as 'the Right Honourable' for politeness.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always British
While British in origin, some Commonwealth countries also use this honorific for officials.
The Right Honourable Jacinda Ardern addressed the New Zealand Parliament.
Pro Tip 3/3Reserved Usage
Do not use 'Right Honourable' casually or for people who do not hold the officially recognized positions.
Only call the Speaker of the House 'the Right Honourable' officially, not your neighbour.
Pro Tip 1/3Political Respect
Used for high-ranking officials to signal respect and formality in politics.
In Parliament, members address each other as 'the Right Honourable' for politeness.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always British
While British in origin, some Commonwealth countries also use this honorific for officials.
The Right Honourable Jacinda Ardern addressed the New Zealand Parliament.
Pro Tip 3/3Reserved Usage
Do not use 'Right Honourable' casually or for people who do not hold the officially recognized positions.
Only call the Speaker of the House 'the Right Honourable' officially, not your neighbour.
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