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…
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,…
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…
We held the Lord Mayor’s Show this morning. It is simply too difficult to express how wonderful the entire day was. My thanks to each and every float, to each and every livery company, to the Marshals, the Police, the…
At 15:00 on Friday, 10 November, we held the Silent Ceremony. I then took office as the 695th Lord Mayor of London. My sincere thanks to my predecessor, Alderman Nicholas Lyons, for doing such a great job and leaving things…
We rehearsed the Lord Mayor’s Show today, in the official carriage from 1753, the longest continuously used vehicle in the world. But to have empty streets were were up at 03:30 and underway at 04:50. You’d think we’d yawn, but…
The Science in the Interests of Justice conference brought together leading scientists and prominent members of the legal community to discuss approaches used by courts in their consideration, evaluation and management of scientific evidence and expert witnesses. I was delighted…
We went to print and distribution on the Lord Mayor’s Show brochure for the public. Do come on Saturday, 11 November 2023, for the oldest, noisiest, and most fun parade! For history buffs, two great Gresham lectures with Pageant Master…
Today was an an enormously emotional day for Elisabeth and me as, not only was it Michaelmas (!), I was elected as the 695th Lord Mayor of London for the ‘year ensuing’, from 10 November 2023 till 10 November 2024.…
Remarks to: the South Georgia Heritage Trust on the occasion of the return of the crow’s nest from Shackleton’s Quest after its three year tour and return to All Hallows By The Tower on Thursday, 7 September, before a dinner…
