Club di Londra
What an honour – today I took over as President of the Club di Londra from Sir Rocco Forte, at Brown’s Hotel, a Rocco Forte Hotel, 33 Albemarle St, London W1S 4BP. Club di Londra is a non-profit organization that…
Category Life As We Live It
Knights Of Malta Medal
What an honour, and a delight, to be awarded a Silver Medal, Pro Merito Melitensi, from the most distinguished Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta for aiding their humanitarian goals. “Pro Merito…
Sham Or Glam Syndrome?
Remarks to: Graduation Ceremonies, Birkbeck College, University of London, on receiving a Fellowship, Winter 2024
Broad Street Ward Aldermancy – Nomination Papers Submitted
Re-Elect Professor Michael Mainelli for Alderman of Broad Street Ward Today I submitted my papers to stand for a third term as Alderman for Broad Street Ward.
Grand Finale – What A Night!
Well, going out with a bang with some of our best friends, in particular The Committee!
Tilt Boats & Hatch Boats Of Gravesend & The London River 1555-1865
Wow! David Patient asked me to provide a foreword for his book on a pet topic of mine, commercial Thames boats, and I just received the finished product:
Article: Dressing up the past year – “I’ve had an incredible year as Lord Mayor – here’s to the next 695”
“I’ve had an incredible year as Lord Mayor – here’s to the next 695” – City AM
40 Remarkable Individuals Awarded Freedom Of The City Of London In Group Ceremony – Number 3
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.
Loopy About Ties
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: