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[[File:Their Excellencies the Lords Justices of England, for the administration of the Government during the absence of the King by Robert White.jpg|thumb|Their Excellencies the [[Court of Appeal judge (England and Wales)|Lords Justices]] of England, for the administration of the Government during the absence of the [[William III of England|King]] by [[Robert White (engraver)|Robert White]]]]
[[File:Their Excellencies the Lords Justices of England, for the administration of the Government during the absence of the King by Robert White.jpg|thumb|Their Excellencies the [[Court of Appeal judge (England and Wales)|Lords Justices]] of England, for the administration of the Government during the absence of the [[William III of England|King]] by [[Robert White (engraver)|Robert White]]]]
'''Excellency''' is an [[honorific style]] that is given to members of a certain organization or state, usually a [[president]] or [[governor]]. Once a person gets the title of "Excellency" it is usually held by that person for the rest of their life though this is not always the case. For example some countries presidents get the title of "Excellency" but only hold it for their time in that office.
'''Excellency''' is an [[honorific style]] that is given to members of a certain organization or state, usually a [[president]] or [[governor]]. Once a person gets the title of "Excellency" it is usually held by that person for the rest of their life though this is not always the case. For example some countries presidents get the title of "Excellency" but only hold it for their time in that office.
After receiving the title of “Excellency,” a person may continue to use it even after leaving office, depending on the country’s custom.<ref>{{Cite web|title=5 FAH-1 H-420 PREPARING LETTERS|url=https://fam.state.gov/fam/05fah01/05fah010420.html|access-date=2025-11-25|website=fam.state.gov}}</ref> In diplomatic protocol, “Excellency” often precedes the person’s name — for example, “His Excellency John Smith.”
In diplomacy, the title Excellency is commonly used when addressing ambassadors, heads of state, and high-ranking officials. In formal letters, the correct salutation is usually “Your Excellency”. This form is widely accepted in international diplomatic practice and official government correspondence.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2025-08-10|title=How to Properly Address an Ambassador|url=https://legalclarity.org/how-to-properly-address-an-ambassador/|access-date=2025-11-25|website=LegalClarity|language=en-US}}</ref>
In formal protocol and official invitations, ''Excellency'' is often used to show respect and formality toward high-ranking officials. This style reflects the prestige of their office and is common in formal diplomatic ceremonies and state functions.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hickey|first=Robert|date=2020-05-06|title=How to Address an Excellency - Write, Email, Greet or Say Name|url=https://formsofaddress.info/excellency/|access-date=2025-11-25|website=Honor & Respect|language=en-US}}</ref>
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