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State Visit – President Of The Republic Of Korea
I suspect anyone’s first hosting of a state visit is a big thing, but in my case I have thoroughly enjoyed my many dealings with Korea and was pleased they were my first. There was significant press coverage of the…
Gresham College Revisited
Today we held the fourteenth annual Lord Mayor’s Gresham Lecture given by The Rt Hon The Lord Mayor of the City of London and attended by 500 people. Back in 2009, I created the idea of the Lord Mayor’s Gresham…
Article: The World’s Coffee House
“Forget Starbucks, the Square Mile needs to be the coffee shop for cultural ideas” – City AM
‘Connect To Prosper’ Gets Its Very Own Email Signature
Delighted to have our own email signature – feel free to use and link to www.connect2prosper.net.
Fanfare For The Lord Mayor Of London
Every Lord Mayor needs an anthem, fan fare (geddit?). We’re not deprived! 0:02 / 1:44 Bliss: Fanfare For The Lord Mayor Of London Philip Jones Brass Ensemble – Topic Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group, Bliss: Fanfare For The Lord Mayor…
Faith Forum For London
One of my most personal events occurred today, having three distinguished faith leaders try to bring our communities closer during divisive times.
Connect To Prosper – Theme Launch
Today we had a lovely group of people presenting their contributions to this year’s theme, “Connect To Prosper – Celebrating The Knowledge Miles Of Our Square Mile, The World’s Coffee House”. 150 people turned up to hear what our plans…
Connect To Prosper – Lord Mayor’s Banquet Speech
The Rt Hon The Lord Mayor of London Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli’s speech at the Lord Mayor’s Banquet Monday, 13 November 2023 Guildhall Remarks to: My Late Lord Mayor, Your Grace, My Lord Chancellor, Prime Minister, Mr Speaker, Lord Speaker,…
Remembrance Sunday – Mansion House Remarks
After our St Paul’s Church service at 10:15, we lay wreaths at 11:45 at the memorial in front of the Royal Exchange. Then we host 250 servicemen, reservists, and cadets at Mansion to curry and beer (and some wine). It’s…