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Seymour Monro (Major General)
Major-general (United Kingdom), Major General Seymour Hector Russell Hale Monro (born 7 May 1950) is a former officer in the British Army and current Lord Lieutenant of Moray. Earliest life and education Monro is the eldest son of Hector Monro, Baron Monro of Langholm, and was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on 7 May 1950. He was educated at Cargilfield Preparatory School and Glenalmond College, both Private schools in the United Kingdom, private schools in Scotland. Career Military service He was commissioned into the Queen's Own Highlanders (Seaforth and Camerons), Queen's Own Highlanders in 1970 from RMA Sandhurst and was awarded the Sword of Honour. He commanded the 1st Battalion Queens Own Highlanders in Belfast and in the First Gulf War. Subsequently, he commanded the 39 Infantry Brigade in Belfast and later was the United Kingdom's Director of Infantry. His last military appointment was as Deputy Commander of the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Italy, NATO Rapid Deployabl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Honourable
''The Honourable'' (British English) or ''The Honorable'' (American English; see spelling differences) (abbreviation: ''Hon.'', ''Hon'ble'', or variations) is an honorific style that is used as a prefix before the names or titles of certain people, usually with official governmental or diplomatic positions. Use by governments International diplomacy In international diplomatic relations, representatives of foreign states are often styled as ''The Honourable''. Deputy chiefs of mission, , consuls-general and consuls are always given the style. All heads of consular posts, whether they are honorary or career postholders, are accorded the style according to the State Department of the United States. However, the style ''Excellency'' instead of ''The Honourable'' is used for ambassadors and high commissioners. Africa The Congo In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the prefix 'Honourable' or 'Hon.' is used for members of both chambers of the Parliament of the Democratic Repu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |