Frequently asked questions for those who wish to nominate a councillor or directly employed council officer to attend this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Invitations are in recognition of past service, and it is therefore appropriate that outgoing / council officer, rather than those newly elected, should be invited to attend.
No. This is not allowed by the Palace. Please check this before submitting their names to avoid any disappointment or embarrassment. This point is very important as the Palace has their own database which flags up people who have been before.
No substitutes are allowed once the LGA has submitted on behalf of local authorities.
Yes. However, please make certain that this option is selected on the online form.
Any persons who need assistance must be accompanied.
A party may number up to a maximum of four people only when it consists of the main guest, the main quest’s spouse or partner and their two children between the ages of 18 and 25. (This only applies to authorities with a quota of four and above).
No. All nominated guests must be British or European Union citizens, although their husbands, wives or companions may be of other nationalities.
No. All guests, nominated or accompanying must be resident in the United Kingdom.
Gentleman may wear morning coat, lounge suit or uniform (no medals)
Ladies may wear day dress with hat/fascinators or uniform (no medals). Trouser suits may be worn.
National dress may be worn
Chains of Office may be worn
Any individual aged 18 years or over employed by the council is eligible for nomination to attend with guest, within the council's quota.
No. Please contact the LGA and not the Palace.
Guests will be required to bring two forms of identification with them, one of which must be photographic, to confirm their full name, date of birth and current address. Therefore, all names and addresses submitted to us must match the details on these forms of identification to allow them to gain access to the event.
For non-councillors, please ensure that MR, MRS, MISS OR MS are always indicated on the form.
For councillors please see below:
For a councillor coming on his own: use Councillor John Smith
For a councillor coming with his wife: use Councillor John and Mrs. Janet Smith.
For a female councillor coming on her own use: Councillor Mrs/Miss/Ms Janet Smith
For a female councillor coming with her husband: use Mr. John and Councillor Mrs Janet Smith (we still need her name for the index if she is the main guest).
No. Please use home addresses only.
No. Only councillors or council officers who are on the local authority’s payroll may attend.
No. Chief executives receive their invites separately from Solace.