The Lieutenant Governor attends and hosts hundreds of special events, ceremonies and celebrations throughout the Province. Accordingly, the planning of the Lieutenant Governor’s schedule takes place several weeks in advance.
To invite the Lieutenant Governor to an event, a letter of invitation is required in accordance with proper protocol.
The letter should include the following information:
- Background on the event and/or organization
- Date and time of the event (and whether these are flexible)
- Information on the venue, or if you are requesting the event be held at Government House
- Number of people expected to participate
- The role of the Lieutenant Governor; for example: presentation of awards, brief remarks, etc.
- Contact name and phone number
If you require further information on extending an invitation to the Lieutenant Governor, please contact the Office of the Lieutenant Governor (709-729-2669) or email reginawhiteway@gov.nl.ca
When the Lieutenant Governor accepts an invitation, the Events Manager at Government House will contact the organization extending the invitation. Protocol guidance and other pertinent materials, if any, are also provided by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor.
Within one month of the date of the function, the organizers will be contacted to clarify any questions. The Events Manager will provide assistance concerning protocol and timelines, such as: the time of arrival of the Lieutenant Governor; greeting at the door; reception; introduction of the Lieutenant Governor by the master of ceremonies; playing of the Royal Salute; seating arrangements; departure procedures; and so forth.
Invitations to all events to be held at Government House shall be sent out by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor and organizations must provide a list of proposed guests (full name, title, and email address) not less than 3 weeks prior to the event date.
Note: Any changes to the event agenda after initial consultation with the Events Manager must be approved through Events Manager prior to the event. An Aide-de-Camp will be assigned by the Events Manager.