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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". [1]

See 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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