What should I call the Lieutenant Governor: “His Honour” or “The Honourable”?
As soon as the Lieutenant Governor of Québec takes the oath of office and of allegiance, he assumes the title of His Honour for the duration of his term of office. The title of The Honourable, which is held for life, is also given to the Lieutenant Governor. The title to use for the current Lieutenant Governor is His Honour the Honourable Pierre Duchesne, Lieutenant Governor of Québec. Since May 1985, spouses of lieutenant governors bear the title Her Honour or His Honour during the term of office of the lieutenant governor. The spouse of the current Lieutenant Governor is therefore called Her Honour madame Ginette Lamoureux. In addition, when addressed simultaneously, the Lieutenant Governor and the lieutenant governor’s spouse are called Their Honours. The current vice-regal couple is therefore called Their Honours, the Honourable Pierre Duchesne, Lieutenant Governor of Québec, and madame Ginette Lamoureux. For more information about the rules of protocol regarding the titles used to
