How to format your card is up to you. You can find some sample letters & cards to the Royals on our "How To" tab. You can also look at different Royal replies as inspiration, which can be found on the "Replies" Tab.
But here are some basic guidelines:
- Make it obvious who you are writing to
- Sometimes the Royals' mail is answered by a general correspondence office. So they are handling the mail for a number of the royals. You want to make it clear exactly who you are writing to on both your envelope and card.
- "Your Royal Highness" could refer to a number of people. Either mention the person's name or title, or make it clear from context.
- Your message
- Mention specifically the event you are writing for. The Royals receive a lot of mail and often it takes them a while to answer, so they will want to know exactly what you are writing for.
- I.e. Don't just say "Congratulations," say "Congratulations on the birth of your Daughter/ your wedding/ etc."
- Sign the card.
- I would also write out your name because signatures can sometimes be hard to read.
- Include your full return address, including COUNTRY. (The back of the card is usually a good place.)
- If you ready wanted to send a card, but have a lot to say, feel free to include a letter or typed note with the card.
- Be careful, your cards may be "non-machinable" and require extra postage if the envelope is:
- non-standard size or shape,
- square,
- isn't flat, and smooth,
- is too thick,
- etc.
