Satow's Diplomatic Practice (6th Edition)
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5 Credentials and Full Powers
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Published:24 September 2009
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Letters of Credence or Credentials
5.1 The form of credentials used in the United Kingdom in the case of foreign sovereigns is that of a Lettre de Cabinet, in the following terms:
Sir My Brother and dear Cousin/Madam My Sister and dear Cousin/Your Highness,
Being desirous to maintain without interruption the relations of friendship and good understanding which happily subsist between the two Crowns, I have selected My Trusty and Well-beloved X.Y. to proceed to the Court of Your Majesty in the char acter of My Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary/Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary.
Having already had ample experience of X.Y.’s talents and zeal for My service, I doubt not that he/she will fulfil the important duties of his/her Mission in such a manner as to merit Your approbation and esteem, and to prove himself/herself worthy of this new mark of My confidence.
I request that You will give entire credence to all that X.Y. shall have occasion to communicate to You in My name, more especially when he/she shall express to Your Majesty/Your Highness My cordial wishes for Your Happiness, and shall assure You of the invariable attachment and highest esteem with which I am,
Manu Regia
Sir My Brother
Your Majesty’s/Your Highness’s
Good Sister
Elizabeth R.
Buckingham Palace
To My Good Brother/Sister the King/Queen of [Country]
His/Her Highness [Country]
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