- Second Lady
A Second Lady is a title sometimes used in reference to the wife of a
vice president , styled relative to the title ofFirst Lady , the wife of apresident . 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 ananachronism .Other Usage
Monica Lewinsky , who was involved in a relationship with PresidentBill Clinton , was jokingly referred to as the "Second Lady". [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/294989.stm]ee also
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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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