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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.”

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 diplomacy, the title Excellency is commonly used when addressing ambassadors, [[Head of state|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>

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>