Sixth in the order of precedence of letters after name are the following (in order):

(a) Fellowships of Learned Societies
(b) Royal Academicians and Associates
(c) Fellowships, Memberships, etc, of Professional Institutions, Associations, etc.
(d) Writers to the Signet

Although Royal Academicians come second in this list, it is not suggested that they yield in precedence to fellows of learned societies. In practice the two lists do not coincide.

The President and Past Presidents are indicated as follows:

Royal Academicians and Associates are indicated as follows:

Similarly with other Academies, for example President of the Royal Hibernian Academy (PRHA) and Academicians (RHA).

Honorary Academicians and Associates do not normally use the relevant letters.

See Fellowships of Learned Societies

See Professional Fellowships

See Writers to the Signet

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