Former Lord Mayor of London John Stuttard during the parade on November 11, 2006

Michael Berry Savory, Lord Mayor 2004–2005

The Right Honourable Lord Mayor of London is the Mayor of the City of London and head of the Corporation of London. The Lord Mayor of London is to be distinguished from the Mayor of London; the former is an officer only of the City of London, while the Mayor of London governs the much larger area of Greater London. Within the City of London, the Lord Mayor has precedence over other individuals and has various special powers, rights and privileges. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1500x1000, 751 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Lord Mayor of London Lord Mayors Show Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1500x1000, 751 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Lord Mayor of London Lord Mayors Show Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the... is the 315th day of the year (316th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Download high resolution version (1000x1504, 945 KB)Picture of Michael Berry Savory, current Lord Mayor of London. ... Download high resolution version (1000x1504, 945 KB)Picture of Michael Berry Savory, current Lord Mayor of London. ... Motto: Domine dirige nos Latin: Lord, guide us Shown within Greater London Sovereign state Constituent country Region Greater London Status City and Ceremonial County Admin HQ Guildhall Government  - Leadership see text  - Mayor David Lewis  - MP Mark Field  - London Assembly John Biggs Area  - Total 1. ... Coat of arms of the City of London as shown on Blackfriars station. ... Ken Livingstone, the current Mayor of London The Mayor of London is an elected politician in London, United Kingdom. ... Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. ... Precedence is a simple ordering, based on either importance or sequence. ...

The Lord Mayor is elected each year at the end of September or the beginning of October, and takes office in November. On the day after taking office, the Lord Mayor's Show is held; the Lord Mayor, preceded by a procession, travels to the City of Westminster to swear allegiance to the Sovereign in the presence of the judges of the High Court. The Lord Mayor's role is primarily ceremonial and social, rather than political, although he does promote London's business credentials abroad. The Lord Mayor of London is also the chancellor of the City University of London. Her Majestys High Court of Justice (known more simply as the High Court) is, together with the Crown Court and the Court of Appeal, part of the Supreme Court of Judicature in England and Wales: see Courts of England and Wales. ... City University London is a British university based at Northampton Square in Clerkenwell, London (). Its official name is The City University. ...

The current Lord Mayor is David Lewis.

Titles and honours

Of the 66 cities in the United Kingdom, the City of London is among the 30 that have Lord Mayors (or, in Scotland, Lord Provosts). The Lord Mayor is entitled to the style The Right Honourable; the same privilege extends only to the Lord Mayors of Bristol, York, Cardiff and Belfast, and to the Lord Provosts of Edinburgh and Glasgow. The style, however, is used when referring to the office as opposed to the holder thereof; thus, "The Rt Hon The Lord Mayor of London" would be correct, while "The Rt Hon John Smith" would be incorrect. The latter style applies only to Privy Counsellors. This article is about the country. ... A Lord Provost is the Scottish equivalent of a Lord Mayor. ... The Right Honourable (abbreviated Rt Hon, The Rt Hon, The Right Hon, Right Hon) is an honorific prefix that is traditionally applied to certain people in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the Anglophone Caribbean and in other Commonwealth Realms, and elsewhere. ... This article is about the English city. ... York shown within England Coordinates: , Sovereign state Constituent country Region Yorkshire and the Humber Ceremonial county North Yorkshire Admin HQ York City Centre Founded 71 City Status 71 Government  - Type Unitary Authority, City  - Governing body City of York Council  - Leadership: Leader & Executive  - Executive: Liberal Democrat  - MPs: Hugh Bayley (L) John... This article is about the capital city of Wales. ... This article is about the city in Northern Ireland. ... For other uses, see Edinburgh (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Glasgow (disambiguation). ... Her Majestys Most Honourable Privy Council is a body of advisors to the British Sovereign. ...

A woman who holds the office is also known as a Lord Mayor. A male Lord Mayor's wife is known as a Lady Mayoress; no equivalent privilege exists for a female Lord Mayor's husband. A female Lord Mayor or unmarried male one may appoint a female consort, usually a fellow councillor, to the role of Lady Mayoress. In speech, a Lord Mayor is referred to as "My Lord Mayor", and a Lady Mayoress as "My Lady Mayoress".

It was once customary for Lord Mayors to be created knights upon taking office and baronets upon retirement. The custom was applied inconsistently from the sixteenth until the nineteenth centuries; creations became more regular from 1889 onwards. From 1964 onwards, the regular creation of hereditary dignities such as baronetcies ceased, but Lord Mayors continued to be granted knighthoods (usually of the rank of Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire) until 1993. Since 1993, Lord Mayors have not received any automatic honours upon appointment; instead, they have been created Knights Bachelor upon retirement. Furthermore, when foreign heads of state visit the United Kingdom, they sometimes confer honors on the Lord Mayor. For example, in 2001, David Howard was created a Grand Cordon, First Class, of the Order of Independence of Jordan following the state visit of King Abdullah II. The silver Anglia knight, commissioned as a trophy in 1850, intended to represent the Black Prince. ... For the brush-footed butterfly species, see Euthalia nais. ... (15th century - 16th century - 17th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 16th century was that century which lasted from 1501 to 1600. ... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by King George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions; in decreasing order of seniority, these are Knight Grand Cross or Dame Grand Cross (GBE) Knight Commander... The dignity of Knight Bachelor is a part of the British honours system. ... as-Sayyid Abdullah II bin al-Hussein al Hashimi, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (Arabic: ) (born January 30, 1962, in Amman, Jordan), has been the King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan since February 7, 1999. ...

History

The office was instituted in 1189; the first holder of the office was Henry Fitz-Ailwyn. The mayor of the City of London has been elected by the City, rather than appointed by the Sovereign, since a Royal Charter providing for the same was issued by King John in 1215. The title "Lord Mayor" came to be used after 1354, when it was granted to Thomas Legge (then serving his second of two terms) by King Edward III. This article is about the King of England. ... Edward II, (25 April 1284 – 21 September 1327), of Caernarfon, was King of England from 1307 until deposed in January, 1327. ...

Lord Mayors are elected for one-year terms; by custom, they do not serve more than once. Numerous individuals have served multiple terms in office, but only one man has served six terms; Hamo de Chigwell (1319, 1321, 1322, 1323, 1325 and 1327). Four have served four terms; Nicholas de Farndone (1308, 1313, 1320 and 1323), Richard ('Dick') Whittington (1397, 1398, 1406 and 1419)and John de Pulteney (1330, 1331, 1333 and 1336). The last individual to serve multiple terms was Robert Fowler (elected in 1883 and in 1885). Sir Richard Whittington and his Cat Richard Whittington (c1350 — 1423), medieval merchant and politician, was the real-life inspiration for the pantomime character, Dick Whittington. ... Hiram Robert Fowler (February 7, 1851 - January 5, 1926) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois. ...

Dame Mary Donaldson, elected in 1983, is the only woman to serve as Lord Mayor of London in the office. Almost 700 individuals have served as Lord Mayor The Right Honourable Dorothy Mary Donaldson, Baroness Donaldson of Lymington, GBE (born 29 August 1921), better known as Dame Mary Donaldson, was the first female Lord Mayor of London (serving in that office in 1983–1984) and is the widow of John Donaldson, Baron Donaldson of Lymington, who was Master...

Election

The Lord Mayor bears his mace at coronations.

The Lord Mayor is elected by Common Hall, a body of representatives of the City's Livery Companies. Common Hall is summoned by the sitting Lord Mayor; it meets at Guildhall on Michaelmas Day (29 September) or on the closest weekday. Voting is by show of hands; if, however, any liveryman so demands, balloting is held a fortnight later. Lord Mayor of London in his coronation robes. ... Lord Mayor of London in his coronation robes. ... Livery Companies are trade associations based in the City of London. ... The Guildhall The Guildhall complex in c. ... In the Christian calendar, Michaelmas (pronounced /mI.k@l. ... is the 272nd day of the year (273rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Since 1385, prior service as Sheriff has been mandatory for election to the Lord Mayoralty. Two Sheriffs are selected annually by Common Hall, which meets on Midsummer's Day for the purpose. By an ordinance of 1435, the Lord Mayor must be chosen from amongst the Aldermen of the City of London. The people of each of the city's 25 wards select one alderman, who formerly held office for life or until resignation. Now each alderman must submit himself for re-election at least once in every six years. An individual elected Lord Mayor need not relinquish membership of the Court of Aldermen. Midsummer may refer to the period of time centered upon the summer solstice and the diverse celebrations of it around the world, but more often refers to European celebrations that accompany the summer solstice, or to Western festivals that take place in June and are usually related to Saint John... An alderman is a member of a municipal assembly or council in many jurisdictions. ...

The Lord Mayor is then sworn in November, on the day before the Lord Mayor's Show (see below). The ceremony is known as the "Silent Ceremony" because, aside from a short declaration by the incoming Lord Mayor, no speeches are made. At Guildhall, the outgoing Lord Mayor transfers the mayoral insignia—the Seal, the Purse, the Sword and the Mace—to the incoming Lord Mayor. This article needs cleanup. ...

Lord Mayor's Show

See main article on the Lord Mayor's Show In 1747, the Lord Mayor went to the City of Westminster on a barge via the River Thames. ...

In 1747, the Lord Mayor went to the City of Westminster on a barge via the River Thames.

On the day after being sworn in, the Lord Mayor participates in a procession from the City of London to the Royal Courts of Justice in the City of Westminster, where the Lord Mayor swears his allegiance to the Crown. This procession is known as the "Lord Mayor's Show" and is one of the longest established and best known annual events in London. The Lord Mayor travels in a State Coach that was built in 1757 at a cost of £1,065.0s.3d. (over £120,000 in modern terms). In its modern form, it is a fairly light hearted combination of traditional British pageantry and elements of carnival. Since 1959 it has been held on the second Saturday in November. Participants include the Livery Companies, bands and members of the military, charities and schools. In the evening, a fireworks display is held. Lord Mayors Show, 1747. ... Lord Mayors Show, 1747. ... The City of Westminster is a borough of London, England with city status. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... This article describes the festival season. ... Livery Companies are trade associations based in the City of London. ... For other uses, see Fireworks (disambiguation). ...

Role

The Lord Mayor is a member of the City of London's governing body, the Corporation of London (incorporated as The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London). The Corporation comprises the Court of Aldermen and the Court of Common Council; the former includes only the Aldermen, while the latter includes both Aldermen and Common Councilmen. The Lord Mayor is a member of and presides over both bodies.

The role of the Lord Mayor is primarily ceremonial, rather than political. He hosts visiting foreign dignitaries; furthermore, he conducts several foreign visits of his own in order to promote the British financial sector. Normally, the Lord Mayor visits European nations assuming the Presidency of the European Union.

Banquets hosted by the Lord Mayor often serve as opportunities for senior Government figures to make major speeches. At the Lord Mayor's Banquet (held on the Monday after the Lord Mayor's Show), the Prime Minister delivers the keynote address. At the Banker's Dinner in June, the Chancellor of the Exchequer delivers a speech known as the Mansion House Speech, which takes its name from the Lord Mayor's residence. At the Easter Banquet, which is also hosted at Mansion House, a speech is delivered by the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs. The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is, in practice, the political leader of the United Kingdom. ... The Chancellor of the Exchequer is the title held by the British Cabinet minister responsible for all economic and financial matters. ... Mansion House An early 19th century banquet in the Egyptian Hall at the Mansion House A public session at the Mansion House, London (c. ... The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (commonly referred to as Foreign Secretary) is a member of the British Government responsible for relations with foreign countries, heading the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (often called simply the Foreign Office). ...

The Lord Mayor performs numerous other functions. He serves as the Chief Magistrate of the City of London, Admiral of the Port of London, Chancellor of City University, President of Gresham College, President of City of London Reserve Forces and Cadets Association, and Trustee of St Paul's Cathedral. The Lord Mayor is also the head of the Commission of Lieutenancy, which represents the Sovereign in the City of London (other counties usually have Lord Lieutenants, as opposed to Commissions), and annually attends the Treloar Trust (named after Sir William Treloar, Lord Mayor in 1906), in Hampshire. Treloar Trust runs two educational sites for disabled children, a school and college. For other uses, see Admiral (disambiguation). ... The Port of London lies along the banks of the River Thames in London, England. ... A Chancellor is the head of a university. ... City University London is a British university based at Northampton Square in Clerkenwell, London (). Its official name is The City University. ... Sir Thomas Greshams grasshopper crest is used as a symbol of the College Gresham College is an unusual institution of higher learning off Holborn in central London. ... This article is about the cathedral church of the diocese of London. ... Flag of a Lord-Lieutenant The title Lord-Lieutenant is given to the British monarchs personal representatives around the United Kingdom. ... There are several people named William Treloar: William M. Treloar (1850-1935), American music professor, composer, and U.S. Congressman Sir William P. Treloar, Lord Mayor of London in 1906 A character in the 1966 British childrens book, The Richleighs of Tantamount Category: ... For other uses, see Hampshire (disambiguation). ...

Rights and privileges

The Lord Mayor's Collar of Esses may have once been used as the symbol of the office of Lord Chancellor by Sir Thomas More.

The residence of the Lord Mayor is known as Mansion House. The creation of the residence was considered after the Great Fire of London (1666), but construction did not commence until 1739. It was first occupied by a Lord Mayor in 1752, when Sir Crispin Gascoigne took up his residence in it. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2024x2548, 376 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Thomas More Lord Mayor of London Hans Holbein the Younger Mortification of the flesh Lord Chancellor Frick Collection... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2024x2548, 376 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Thomas More Lord Mayor of London Hans Holbein the Younger Mortification of the flesh Lord Chancellor Frick Collection... Mansion House An early 19th century banquet in the Egyptian Hall at the Mansion House A public session at the Mansion House, London (c. ... Detail of painting from 1666 of the Great Fire of London by an unknown artist, depicting the fire as it would have appeared on the evening of Tuesday, 4 September from a boat in the vicinity of Tower Wharf. ...

It is sometimes asserted that the Lord Mayor may exclude the Sovereign from the City of London. The legend is based on the misinterpretation of the ceremony observed each time the Sovereign enters the City. At Temple Bar the Lord Mayor presents the City's pearl-encrusted Sword of State to the Sovereign as a symbol of the latter's overlordship. The Sovereign does not, as is often purported, wait for the Lord Mayor's permission to enter the City. A statue of a griffin atop the Temple Bar monument, in front of the Royal Courts of Justice. ...

The importance of the office is reflected by the composition of the Accession Council, a body which proclaims the accession of new Sovereigns. The Council includes the Lord Mayor and Aldermen of London, as well as the Lords Spiritual, Lords Temporal and Privy Counsellors. At the coronation banquet which followed, the Lord Mayor of London had the right to assist the royal butler. The same privilege is held by the Lord Mayor of Oxford; the Lord Mayor of Winchester may assist the royal cook. Such privileges have not been exercised since 1821, when the last coronation banquet (commemorating the coronation of George IV) was held. In the United Kingdom, the Accession Council proclaims a new monarch upon the death of a previous monarch. ... An alderman is a member of a municipal legislative body in a town or city with many jurisdictions. ... The Lords Spiritual of the United Kingdom, also called Spiritual Peers, consist of the 26 clergymen of the established Church of England who serve in the House of Lords along with the Lords Temporal. ... For other uses, see Peerage (disambiguation). ... Her Majestys Most Honourable Privy Council is a body of advisors to the British Sovereign. ... British coronations are held in Westminster Abbey. ... This article is about the city of Oxford in England. ... Winchester Cathedral as seen from the Cathedral Close Arms of Winchester City Council Winchester is a city in southern England, and the administrative capital of the county of Hampshire, with a population of around 35,000. ... George IV (George Augustus Frederick) (12 August 1762 – 26 June 1830) was king of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Hanover from 29 January 1820 until his death. ...

The Lord Mayor of London is entitled to wear the Collar of Esses, a chain of 28 golden emblems, each in the shape of the letter S (the reason for which is unclear). It is believed that the Collar now used by the Lord Mayor once belonged to Sir Thomas More, who wore it as a symbol of office as Lord Chancellor (More was never mayor) and was seized from him upon his execution in 1535. The only other officers who may wear Collars of Esses are the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Kings and Heralds of Arms, and Serjeants-at-Arms. Sir Thomas More wearing the Collar of Esses as Lord Chancellor, by Hans Holbein the Younger (1527). ... Look up S, s in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... For the Elizabethan play, see Sir Thomas More (play). ... The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales was, historically, the second-highest judge of the Courts of England and Wales, after the Lord Chancellor. ... The entrance of the College of Arms. ... A Serjeant at Arms (also spelt Sergeant at Arms, and sometimes Serjeant-at-Arms) is an officer appointed by a deliberative body, usually a legislature, to keep order during its meetings. ...

See also

• City status in the United Kingdom
• List of Lord Mayors of London
• Lord Mayor of Dublin
• Mayor of London
• Mayors in the United Kingdom

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