Leading figures from the business, finance, law, education, medicine, literature, and diversity and inclusion sectors have been awarded the Freedom of the City of London during a group ceremony, hosted by Lord Mayor Professor Michael Mainelli.
As part of this year’s experiments, here’s one we did at Mansion Home. A long-term concern of mine has been the old building infrastructure of northern Europe. Our buildings are not made for cooling in summer. I’ve had a few…
As is well-known, official City roles such as Lord Mayor and Sheriff involve a lot of dressing up, and down. Requisite attire embraces a variety of official functions, largely in the following order of increasing formality:
Aldermanbury Garden Rededication – Saturday, 26 October 2024
Remarks to: World Traders Installation Dinner, Egyptian Hall, Mansion House, Wednesday, 23 October 2024 by The Rt Hon The Lord Mayor of London, Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli Master, Wardens, Aldermen, Your Excellency, Sheriff, Fellow World Traders, Ladies and Gentlemen.
Alderman Alison Gowman created and leads the Livery Climate Action Group (LCAG), one of the most active pan-livery (over 100 of the 114 livery companies are members) groups ever. I’ve been pleased to support it over the years, and thrilled…
Thrive in Life SciencesThe London Centre, Guildhall10.15, Monday, 21 October 2024The Rt Hon The Lord Mayor of London, Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli Good morning, everyone.
Well, tonight was an honour. We say that a lot, but this evening it truly was as I was given the rank of Commendatore in the Italian Republic’s Order of Merit.
I could start to get a bit cranky about achievement awards, but not about this one from Vietnam International Awards. While I related this true story in my speech to the judges this week:
Ah, how childhood musical infatuations return again and again. I was so excited to receive via email earlier this year a new march for the bagpipe composed by Malcolm McCaig:
