The Protocol Library: The Definitive Guide to Titles, Honorifics, and Formal Etiquette
By Dr. Isabelle Vladoiu
The Protocol Library is the definitive reference book for professionals who navigate diplomacy, international relations, government, and multicultural environments. This expertly organized guide helps readers address dignitaries, high-ranking officials, and global leaders with confidence, accuracy, and respect.
Whether you're a diplomat, executive, protocol officer, event coordinator, nonprofit leader, or consultant, this resource equips you with the correct forms of address-written and spoken-for:
Heads of state and government officialsAmbassadors, consuls, and diplomatic personnelMembers of royalty and nobilityMilitary ranks across branches and countriesLeaders of international organizations (e.g., UN, NATO, OAS, IDB)Religious and ecclesiastical authorities from major world faithsJudges, legislators, and municipal leadersCompiled by Dr. Isabelle Vladoiu, international protocol expert and founder of the US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights, this guide is the result of over three years of research and decades of global experience. It reflects institutional accuracy, cultural sensitivity, and diplomatic best practices recognized across borders.
Inside this hardcover edition, readers will find:
Easy-to-navigate sections categorized by role and institutionGuidance for formal correspondence, ceremonial introductions, and protocol settingsTemplates for invitations, place cards, and seating arrangementsSpecial QR code access to exclusive digital content: printable cheat sheets, templates, and a searchable e-referenceThis book is designed to be used again and again-as a desk companion, event planning tool, or educational reference in government agencies, embassies, academic institutions, and international organizations.
Ideal for use in:
Official letters and event invitationsDiplomatic introductions and ceremonial hostingCreating accurate place cards and seating chartsCross-cultural and interfaith engagementLeadership and international protocol trainingThe Protocol Library helps you honor rank, role, and tradition with professionalism. It ensures that every interaction-whether at a gala, summit, courtroom, or council chamber-is handled with the dignity and grace that protocol demands.