Thank you, Bob. We (this at least) ex-colonist is ignorant about the finer points of such matters. Not that I am ever likely to have the pleasure of addressing her . . . Charles > You address her as "Ma'am," at eyeball level. When reference is made of > her, or mail, addressed, as "Lady Cherry Hill." She may ask you to > refer > her given name, Cherry, but never as "Mrs. Hill." > Bob. >> Regarding Mrs. Cherry Hill, scroll down the list at this reference about > 4/5 >> of the way to the bottom and you will find her name . . . >> >> > http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/uk/2000/birthday_honours_2000/793828.stm >> >> Mrs Cherry Hill, For services to model engineering. (Malvern, >> Worcestershire) >> >> I know "Sir" is a proper address for a male knight, but how does one > address >> a female knight? >> >> Charles MODEL ENGINEERING DISCUSSION LIST. To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list, send a blank email to, modeleng-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" in the subject line.