AHC: President has more honorific title

As some might know, John Adams wanted the President to be referred to in a far more regal way "His Majesty, Protector of Our Liberties", being one of his suggestions, an obvious far cry from "Mr. President".

Now, obviously, I doubt that could be achieved, and doesn't fit an American President anyway. But what about "his excellency", domestically, or similar honorific titles.

Bonus points if you can get the President a new honorific in the 19th or 20th centuries without dictatorships and what not.
 
It could be possible if the country becomes a democratic monarchy, with the Washington dynasty as its head. Before he dies, he pushes Congress to amend the constitution to have an elected head of state, since he has no children and doesnt want a succesion crisis. This means the President will be adressed like a king, even if he isnt.
 

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It could be possible if the country becomes a democratic monarchy, with the Washington dynasty as its head. Before he dies, he pushes Congress to amend the constitution to have an elected head of state, since he has no children and doesnt want a succesion crisis. This means the President will be adressed like a king, even if he isnt.
Unlikely to last. Americans just don't address people as kings. "The Honorable" is the most deferential we'd get.
 
Maybe something simple like a more elaborate reference style.

The Honorable Congressman/Senator

The Right Honorable Secretary

The Most Honorable President/Vice President/Speaker
 
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I think those would work, but the Right Honorable style is usually for Westminster style parliamentary countries. Could absolutely work though.

Do you think "His Excellency" would have worked in the beginning, as it is the style of the President when overseas? Perhaps Mr. President isn't the official name like OTL, but it just sticks, assuring no real changes in the Presidency.
 
Your Excellency actually was Washington's title from his revolution days. He kept it when he was president but it didn't catch on with his successors. It might have been too associated with the commander in chief function of the presidency, or with Washington himself to use while he was alive.

But yeah. If its good enough for George Washington, I can see it easily sticking with the office as a cultural quirk in an alternate world.
 
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