London's new lord mayor: 'It's not just ceremonial'
The City of London will come to a standstill on Saturday as thousands of people take part in the annual Lord Mayor's Show. At the centre of the three-mile procession, inside an elaborate horse-drawn state carriage which has been used since 1757 ...
Thousands cheer on 696th Lord Mayor of London at annual show
The Lord Mayor serves as the elected head of the City of London Corporation and their terms last one year. This year the new Lord Mayor is Alderman Alastair King. Riding in the golden state coach, and cheered on by thousands of onlookers, he is the 696th Lord Mayor of London.
Lord Mayor's Show held in London
Performers parade during the Lord Mayor's Show in London, Britain, on Nov. 9, 2024. The annual "Lord Mayor's Show" was held here on Saturday. The City of London elects a new Lord Mayor every year. Alistair King, the 696th Lord Mayor of London, waved to crowds from his golden carriage along the route. (Xinhua)
In Pictures: Colourful procession for 696th Lord Mayor’s Show in City of London
More than 7,000 people have been taking part in this year’s Lord Mayor’s Show in the City of London. The 696th version of the procession also featured 250 horses and more than 50 decorated floats, with new Lord Mayor Alastair King riding in the golden state coach.
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Pomp and pageantry as the 2024 Lord Mayor's Show passes through the City of London
Alderman Alistair King travels in a gold state coach as he becomes the 696th Lord Mayor of London (November 9). He is inaugerated in a ceremony in the Royal Courts of Justice and blessed outside St Paul's Cathedral as a huge parade in the City of London celebrates the event,
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Thousands attend annual parade to celebrate the Lord Mayor of London
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