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Privy councillor
I have removed this statement, pending verification, because it is not shown on Rayment's list
[1]. I have an idea that Lord Provosts were called Rt Hon and this may be the source of a possible mis-statement. -
Kittybrewster (talk) 18:20, 10 June 2007 (UTC)reply
According to the book I have cited Lord Provosts of Edinburgh were automatically appointed to the Privy Council.
David Lauder 19:40, 10 June 2007 (UTC)reply
Which would explain why they were Rt Hon. I would think there would be confirmation in the Gazette. -
Kittybrewster (talk) 19:57, 10 June 2007 (UTC)reply