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An unofficial
order of precedence in
Northern Ireland , according to
Burke's Peerage ,
106th Edition , this is not officially authorised by or published with authority (cum privilegio ) from either
Buckingham Palace (the
Royal Household ) or the
College of Arms , or the
Home Office , the
Ministry of Justice or the
Northern Ireland Office (NIO) of His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom, or the
Northern Ireland Assembly , or the
Northern Ireland Executive .
History
The first official "Scale of Local Precedence for Northern Ireland" was made by
royal warrant of
George V on 30 January 1923 transmitted
James Hamilton, 3rd Duke of Abercorn , who was
Governor of Northern Ireland .
[1] The Governor ranked next in the scale after the Sovereign.
[1] The 1923 scale replaced the
order of precedence in Ireland consequent on the
partition of Ireland and abolition of the
Lord Lieutenant of Ireland , whose functions the Governor carried out in Northern Ireland. The 1923 scale was drawn up by
Nevile Wilkinson , the
Ulster King of Arms , who despite partition was based in Dublin and retained all-island jurisdiction until 1943.
[2] The scale was replaced on 2 July 1924,
[3] and modified subsequently, as for example in 1948 to include the minister and permanent secretary of the
Ministry of Health and Local Government (created in 1944) and the
Air Officer Commanding , Northern Ireland.
[4] The
Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973 abolished many offices in the scale and added many new ones, but as of 1992
[update] no updated scale was officially made.
[5]
Gentlemen
The sovereign (
HM The King )
Male members of the
royal family , as set out in
Orders of precedence in the United Kingdom
Lord-lieutenants (see
list here ) (during term of office and within bounds of counties and cities)
High sheriffs of
counties (see
list here ) (during term of office and within bounds of counties)
The
Church of Ireland and
Roman Catholic
archbishops of Ireland, the
Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland and the President Of the Methodist Church in Ireland, according to the seniority of their consecration or election
The
Lord Mayor of Belfast and the
mayors of boroughs in Northern Ireland , but as in England the mayors take precedence next to the Royal Family if within their city halls' precincts.
The
Recorders of boroughs in Northern Ireland during civic functions in their boroughs
High sheriffs of
Belfast and
Derry during civic functions in their boroughs
The
Lord High Steward (office only in existence for coronations)
The
Lord High Chancellor (
The Rt Hon. Alex Chalk , MP)
The
Prime Minister
[nb 1] (
The Rt Hon. Rishi Sunak , MP)
Commonwealth Prime Ministers , while visiting the UK, in order of appointment[
citation needed ]
The
Lord High Treasurer (currently in commission)
Speaker of the House of Commons (
The Rt Hon. Sir Lindsay Hoyle , MP)
The
Lord Speaker
[nb 2] (
The Rt Hon. The Baron McFall of Alcluith )
The
President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom
[10] (
The Rt Hon. The Lord Reed of Allermuir )
The
Lord Privy Seal (
The Rt Hon. The Lord True )
Ambassadors of foreign countries and High Commissioners of Commonwealth countries according to date of arrival
[nb 3]
[11]
The
Lord Great Chamberlain (
The Rt Hon. The Lord Carrington )
The
Lord High Constable (office only in existence coronations)
The
Earl Marshal (
HG The Duke of Norfolk )
The
Lord High Admiral (office vacant since the death of
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh )
The
Lord Steward (
The Rt Hon. The Earl of Rosslyn )
The
Lord Chamberlain (
The Rt Hon. The Lord Parker of Minsmere )
The
Master of the Horse (
The Rt Hon. The Lord de Mauley )
Dukes
Earl of Ulster , eldest son of the
Duke of Gloucester
Earl of St Andrews , eldest son of the
Duke of Kent
Ministers, envoys, and other very important visitors from foreign countries
Marquesses
Eldest sons of dukes
Earls
Younger sons of dukes of blood royal (
Lord Nicholas Windsor , younger son of the Duke of Kent)
Eldest sons of marquesses
Younger sons of dukes
Viscounts
Eldest sons of earls
Lord Frederick Windsor (only son of
Prince Michael of Kent )
Younger sons of marquesses
The Church of Ireland and Roman Catholic bishops, according to seniority of consecration
Secretaries of State, if of the degree of a baron (
The Rt Hon. The Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton )
Barons and Lords of Parliament
The
Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland (held by a woman )
Vice-Chamberlain of the Household (
Stuart Anderson , MP)
Secretaries of State under the degree of baron
The
Secretary of State for Justice (The Rt Hon. Alex Chalk, MP)
The
Secretary of State for Defence (
The Rt Hon. Grant Shapps , MP)
The
Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (
The Rt Hon. Michael Gove , MP)
The
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (
The Rt Hon. Steve Barclay , MP)
The
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (
The Rt Hon. Mel Stride , MP)
The
Secretary of State for Transport (
The Rt Hon. Mark Harper , MP)
The
Home Secretary (
The Rt Hon. James Cleverly , MP)
The
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (
The Rt Hon. Chris Heaton-Harris , MP)
The
Secretary of State for Scotland (
The Rt Hon. Alister Jack , MP)
The
Secretary of State for Wales (
David TC Davies MP)
The Secretaries of State for Business and Trade; for Health and Social Care; for Culture, Media and Sport; and for Education
are women
Eldest sons of viscounts
Younger sons of earls
Eldest sons of barons
Knights Companion of the
Order of the Garter
Knights of the
Order of the Thistle
Knights of the
Order of St Patrick (none, order dormant)
Privy Counsellors
Lords Justices of Appeal of Northern Ireland
Judges of the High Court of Northern Ireland
Younger sons of viscounts
Younger sons of barons
Baronets
Knights Grand Cross of the
Order of the Bath
Knights Grand Commanders of the
Order of the Star of India (none, order dormant)
Knights Grand Cross of the
Order of St Michael and St George
Knights Grand Commander of the
Order of the Indian Empire (none, order dormant)
Knights Grand Cross of the
Royal Victorian Order
Knights Grand Cross of the
Order of the British Empire
Knights Commanders of the Order of the Bath
Knights Commanders of the Order of the Star of India (none, order dormant)
Knights Commanders of the Order of St Michael and St George
Knights Commanders of the Order of the Indian Empire (none, order dormant)
Knights Commanders of the Royal Victorian Order
Knights Commanders of the Order of the British Empire
Knights Bachelor
County Court Judges in Northern Ireland and Recorders of Boroughs
Companions of the Order of the Bath
Companions of the Order of the Star of India (none, order dormant)
Companions of the Order of St Michael and St George
Companions of the Order of the Indian Empire (none, order dormant)
Commanders of the Royal Victorian Order
Commanders of the Order of the British Empire
Companions of the Distinguished Service Order
Lieutenants of the Royal Victorian Order
Officers of the Order of the British Empire
Companions of the Imperial Service Order
Eldest sons of younger sons of peers
Eldest sons of baronets
Eldest sons of Knights Companion of the Order of the Garter
Eldest sons of Knights of the Order of the Thistle
Eldest sons of Knights of the Order of St Patrick
Eldest sons of Knights Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath
Eldest sons of Knights Grand Commander of the Star of India
Eldest sons of Knights Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
Eldest sons of Knights Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire
Eldest sons of Knights Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order
Eldest sons of Knights Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire
Eldest sons of Knights Commander of the Order of the Bath
Eldest sons of Knights Commander of the Order of the Star of India
Eldest sons of Knights Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
Eldest sons of Knights Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire
Eldest sons of Knights Commander of the Royal Victorian Order
Eldest sons of Knights Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Members of the Royal Victorian Order
Members of the Order of the British Empire
Younger sons of baronets
Younger sons of Knights Companion of the Order of the Garter
Younger sons of Knights of the Order of the Thistle
Younger sons of Knights of the Order of St Patrick
Younger sons of Knights Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath
Younger sons of Knights Grand Commander of the Star of India
Younger sons of Knights Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
Younger sons of Knights Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire
Younger sons of Knights Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order
Younger sons of Knights Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire
Younger sons of Knights Commander of the Order of the Bath
Younger sons of Knights Commander of the Order of the Star of India
Younger sons of Knights Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
Younger sons of Knights Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire
Younger sons of Knights Commander of the Royal Victorian Order
Younger sons of Knights Commander of the Order of the British Empire
The Head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service (Malcolm McKibbin)
The Permanent Secretary to the Department of Finance and Personnel (Stephen Peover)
The Permanent Secretary to the Department of Education (Paul Sweeney)
The Permanent Secretary to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (Gerry Lavery)
The Permanent Secretary to the Department of the Environment (Leo O'Reilly)
The Permanent Secretary to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment (David Sterling)
The Permanent Secretary to the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (Andrew McCormick)
The Permanent Secretary to the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure (Rosalie Flanagan)
The Permanent Secretary to the Department for Employment and Learning (Alan Shannon)
The Permanent Secretary to the Department of Regional Development (David Orr)
The Permanent Secretary to the Department of Social Development (William Haire)
The Clerk of the Northern Ireland Assembly (Arthur Moir)
The Comptroller and Auditor General for Northern Ireland (Kieran Donnelly)
The Examiner of Statutory Rules (Gordon Nabney)
The Crown Solicitor for Northern Ireland (O. G. Paulin)
King's Counsel of Northern Ireland
The Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (
Simon Byrne )
Ladies
Female members of the royal family, as set out in
Orders of precedence in the United Kingdom
Lord President of the Council (
The Rt Hon. Penny Mordaunt , MP)
Commonwealth Prime Ministers , while visiting the UK, in order of appointment
Ambassadors of foreign countries and High Commissioners of Commonwealth countries according to date of arrival
Duchesses
Countess of Ulster , wife of Earl of Ulster
Countess of St Andrews , wife of Earl of St Andrews
Lady Davina Windsor , elder daughter of the Duke of Gloucester
Lady Rose Gilman, younger daughter of the Duke of Gloucester
Lady Helen Taylor , only daughter of the Duke of Kent
Marchionesses
Wives of duke's eldest sons
Daughters of dukes not married to peers
Countesses
Lady Nicholas Windsor (wife of Lord Nicholas Windsor)
Wives of marquesses' eldest sons
Lady Gabriella Kingston
Marquesses' daughters not married to peers
Wives of dukes' younger sons
Viscountesses
Wives of eldest sons of earls
Earls' daughters not married to peers
Lady Frederick Windsor , wife of Lord Frederick Windsor
Wives of marquesses' younger sons
Treasurer of the Household (
The Rt Hon. Kelly Tolhurst , MP)
Comptroller of the Household (
Rebecca Harris , MP)
Secretaries of State, if of the degree of baroness (none)
Baronesses, wives of Lords of Parliament, and female holders of Lordships of Parliament
Secretaries of State below the degree of baroness
Wives of viscounts' eldest sons
Viscounts' daughters not married to peers
Wives of younger sons of earls or of countesses in their own right
Wives of eldest sons of barons or baronesses
Daughters of barons or baronesses
Ladies Companion of the
Order of the Garter
The Rt Hon. The Baroness Manningham-Buller
Lady Mary Fagan
Lady Mary Peters
The Rt Hon. The Baroness Amos
The Rt Hon. The Baroness Ashton of Upholland
Ladies of the
Order of the Thistle
The Rt Hon. Lady Elish Angiolini
Wives of Knights Companion of the Order of the Garter (all rank higher, except)
June, Lady
Hillary
Jennifer, Lady
Acland
Dame Norma, Lady Major
Cherie, Lady Blair
Wives of Knights of the
Order of the Thistle (all rank higher)
Wives of Knights of the
Order of St Patrick (none, order dormant)
Privy Counsellors
Lords Justices of Appeal
High Court Judges
Wives of viscounts' younger sons
Wives of younger sons of barons
Wives of
baronets
Dames Grand Cross of the
Order of the Bath
Dames Grand Cross of the
Order of St Michael and St George
Dames Grand Cross of the
Royal Victorian Order
Dames Grand Cross of the
Order of the British Empire
Wives of Knights Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath
Wives of Knights Grand Commander of the
Order of the Star of India (none, order dormant)
Wives of Knights Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
Wives of Knights Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire (none, order dormant)
Wives of Knights Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order
Wives of Knights Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire
Dames Commander of the Order of the Bath
Dames Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
Dames Commander of the Royal Victorian Order
Dames Commandes of the Order of the British Empire
County Court Judges in Northern Ireland and Recorders of Boroughs
Wives of Knights Commander of the Order of the Bath
Wives of Knights Commander of the Order of the Star of India (none, order dormant)
Wives of Knights Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
Wives of Knights Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire (none, order dormant)
Wives of Knights Commander of the Royal Victorian Order
Wives of Knights Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Wives of
Knights Bachelor
Companions of the Order of the Bath
Companions of the Order of St Michael and St George
Commanders of the Royal Victorian Order
Commanders of the Order of the British Empire
Wives of Companions of the Order of the Bath
Wives of Companions of the Order of the Star of India (none, order dormant)
Wives of Companions of the Order of St Michael and St George
Wives of Companions of the Order of the Indian Empire (none, order dormant)
Wives of Commanders of the Royal Victorian Order
Wives of Commanders of the Order of the British Empire
Wives of Companions of the
Distinguished Service Order
Lieutenants of the Royal Victorian Order
Officers of the Order of the British Empire
Wives of Lieutenants of the Royal Victorian Order
Wives of Officers of the Order of the British Empire
Companions of the
Imperial Service Order
Wives of Companions of the Imperial Service Order
Wives of the eldest sons of sons of peers
Daughters of sons of peers
Wives of the eldest sons of baronets
Daughters of baronets
Wives of eldest sons of Knights Companion of the Order of the Garter
Wives of eldest sons of Knights of the Order of the Thistle
Wives of eldest sons of Knights of the Order of St Patrick (none, order dormant)
Wives of eldest sons of Knights Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath
Wives of eldest sons of Knights Grand Commander of the Star of India (none, order dormant)
Wives of eldest sons of Knights Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
Wives of eldest sons of Knights Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire (none, order dormant)
Wives of eldest sons of Knights Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order
Wives of eldest sons of Knights Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire
Wives of eldest sons of Knights Commander of the Order of the Bath
Wives of eldest sons of Knights Commander of the Order of the Star of India (none, order dormant)
Wives of eldest sons of Knights Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
Wives of eldest sons of Knights Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire (none, order dormant)
Wives of eldest sons of Knights Commander of the Royal Victorian Order
Wives of eldest sons of Knights Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Daughters of Knights Companion of the Order of the Garter
Daughters of Knights of the Order of the Thistle
Daughters of Knights of the Order of St Patrick (none, order dormant)
Daughters of Knights Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath
Daughters of Knights Grand Commander of the Star of India (none, order dormant)
Daughters of Knights Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
Daughters of Knights Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire (none, order dormant)
Daughters of Knights Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order
Daughters of Knights Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire
Daughters of Knights Commander of the Order of the Bath
Daughters of Knights Commander of the Order of the Star of India (none, order dormant)
Daughters of Knights Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
Daughters of Knights Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire (none, order dormant)
Daughters of Knights Commander of the Royal Victorian Order
Daughters of Knights Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Members of the Royal Victorian Order
Members of the Order of the British Empire
Wives of Members of the Royal Victorian Order
Wives of Members of the Order of the British Empire
Wives of younger sons of baronets
Wives of younger sons of Knights Companion of the Order of the Garter
Wives of younger sons of Knights of the Order of the Thistle
Wives of younger sons of Knights of the Order of St Patrick (none, order dormant)
Wives of younger sons of Knights Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath
Wives of younger sons of Knights Grand Commander of the Star of India (none, order dormant)
Wives of younger sons of Knights Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
Wives of younger sons of Knights Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire
Wives of younger sons of Knights Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order
Wives of younger sons of Knights Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire
Wives of younger sons of Knights Commander of the Order of the Bath
Wives of younger sons of Knights Commander of the Order of the Star of India (none, order dormant)
Wives of younger sons of Knights Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
Wives of younger sons of Knights Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire (none, order dormant)
Wives of younger sons of Knights Commander of the Royal Victorian Order
Wives of younger sons of Knights Commander of the Order of the British Empire
The Permanent Secretary to the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure (Rosalie Flanagan)
Local precedence
Lord Lieutenants:
Lords Mayor:
The (Elected) Mayor
The Deputy Mayor
Councillors
Justices of the Peace
The Town Clerk
Notes
^ The title of Prime Minister was used unofficially in the 18th and 19th centuries for the
First Lord of the Treasury ; it first received official recognition with a
Royal Warrant of 2 December 1905, which assigned the Prime Minister precedence immediately after that of the
Archbishop of York .
[6]
[7]
^ The speakership of the House of Lords was historically vested in the Lord Chancellor; following the creation of a separate office of Lord Speaker, its rank and precedence was established by Royal Warrant dated 4 July 2006 as being immediately after that of the Speaker of the House of Commons.
[8]
[9]
^ When visiting the United Kingdom, cabinet ministers of foreign countries are given precedence immediately above that of their country's High Commissioner (if in the
Commonwealth ) or Ambassador (if not).
References