Royal mail addressee gone away meaning
A familiar phrase!
"Addressee Gone Away" is a message you may receive from Royal Mail (the UK's postal service) when they are unable to deliver a letter or parcel to the intended recipient. Here's what it means:
- "Addressee" refers to the person or organization to whom the letter or parcel is addressed.
- "Gone Away" means that the addressee has moved away from the original address, and Royal Mail has been unable to trace their new address.
When Royal Mail uses this phrase, it usually means that:
- The addressee has moved to a new address, but Royal Mail doesn't have the updated address information.
- The addressee has left the country or is no longer at the original address.
- The addressee has passed away, and Royal Mail is unable to deliver the item to their estate or next of kin.
If you receive an "Addressee Gone Away" message, you can:
- Contact the sender to inform them of the issue and ask if they have an updated address for the addressee.
- Return the item to the sender, if it's a parcel or package.
- Keep the item at the post office or sorting office for a limited time, in case the addressee returns or the sender contacts you with an updated address.
Remember to always check the Royal Mail website or contact your local post office for more information on what to do with undeliverable items.