Former Wife of a Hereditary Baron
If a marriage between a baron and baroness has been dissolved, the former wife (although no longer a peeress) may continue to use her title as a baroness's wife, preceded by her forename (unless she remarries*). This also applies to the former wife of a Lord of Parliament in the peerage of Scotland.
How to address the Former Wife of a Hereditary Baron
The recommended (social) style of address is as follows:
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Beginning of letter |
Dear Lady Hays |
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End of letter |
Yours sincerely |
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Envelope |
Barbara, Lady Hays |
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Verbal communication |
Lady Hays |
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Invitation |
Barbara, Lady Hays |
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Description in conversation |
Lady Hays |
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List of Directors or Patrons |
Barbara, Lady Hays |
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Place card |
Barbara, Lady Hays |
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Legal document |
Barbara, Lady Hays |
*If the former wife of a baron subsequently remarries she adopts her style of address from her present husband. Thus if Barbara, Lady Hayse marries Mr Edward Simkins she becomes Mrs Edward Simkins.
