You address an ambassador as 'Your Excellency'. This applies in both Dutch and English. At a formal reception, the embassy staff will brief you on any specific protocol requirements. Ambassadors are typically accompanied by a protocol officer from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Train your host team on the correct form of address and make sure everyone who comes into contact with the ambassador knows it. Using the wrong form is not a major incident, but it is avoidable.
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