Second Lady

Second Lady

A Second Lady is a title sometimes used in reference to the wife of a vice president, styled relative to the title of First Lady, the wife of a president. In the monarchies, the Second Lady is usually the wife of the Prime Minister. Although no country grants any legal power to second ladies, their duties often include the following:
*hosting during receptions at the vice presidential residence
*presiding over selected welfare institutions
*accompanying the spouse in official travels
*various ceremonial duties.

According to United States State Department Office of Protocol, the term is considered an anachronism.

Other Usage

Monica Lewinsky, who was involved in a relationship with President Bill Clinton, was jokingly referred to as the "Second Lady". [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/294989.stm]

ee also

*Second Lady of the United States
*First Lady
*First Lady of the United States
*The Second lady - Novel by Irving Wallace


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