Date: Saturday 9 November 2024

Time: 11.00am

Route: From The Mansion House via Cheapside and St Paul’s Cathedral to the Royal Courts of Justice

Celebrating the ordinary and extraordinary people of the City of London, the oldest civic procession in the world – The Lord Mayor’s Show – will bring together over 7,000 people, 250 horses, and over 50 decorated floats on Saturday 9 November for a major spectacle dating back to the 13th century. 

Joining the parade and riding in the golden State Coach, which has been used in every Lord Mayor’s Show since 1757, will be Alastair King, who was elected on Monday as the 696th Lord Mayor of the City of London.

Cheered on by an estimated 350,000 people lining the City’s streets and millions watching the live BBC One coverage and online streaming, commentary will be provided by BBC news presenter, Mishal Husain.

Joining the Lord Mayor in the three-mile-long parade, which starts from his official residence, The Mansion House, at 11.00am, will be floats representing City charities, schools, community groups, musicians, performers, financial institutions, military bands, and Livery companies.

Alastair King is succeeding Seattle-born economist, accountant, and scientist, Professor Michael Mainelli as the head of the governing body of the Square Mile, the City of London Corporation, and will serve for one year, living and working at The Mansion House.

During his mayoralty, the Lord Mayor will act as an international spokesperson for the City, leading business delegations overseas to key international markets, on behalf of the UK’s financial and professional services industry.

Lord Mayor Elect Alastair King said:

“The Lord Mayor’s Show is the soul of London - as unique as it is historic - and it will be a privilege to be at the heart of this wonderful event, which connects the traditions of London’s past to the modern-day world.

“As I wave to the crowds from the State Coach and soak up the Show’s carnival atmosphere, it will certainly feel like a celebration of the Square Mile’s dynamism and many communities.

“I have taken ‘Growth Unleashed’ as the theme of my mayoral year. I will focus on promoting business, encouraging firms to adopt the new technologies that give us competitive advantage, and to working with the dynamic communities which make London such a vibrant city in which to do business.”

For more details about The Lord Mayor’s Show, visit lordmayorsshow.london

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Notes to editors

For media accreditation for The Lord Mayor’s Show 2024, please email Pearce International at lms24@pearceinternational.com

For media enquiries, including high resolution images of Lord Mayor Elect Alastair King and previous Lord Mayors Shows; and interviews with the Lord Mayor’s Show Pageantmaster, Dominic Reid, and the Show’s participants, please contact Andrew Buckingham (see below):

Andrew Buckingham, Media Officer (Arts, Culture, Heritage, Licensing), City of London Corporation

Mobile: +44 (0) 7795 333060 / Email andrew.buckingham@cityoflondon.gov.uk

For more information about The Lord Mayor’s Show, please visit www.lordmayorsshow.london  

About the City of London Corporation:

The City of London Corporation, is the governing body of the Square Mile dedicated to a vibrant and thriving City, supporting a diverse and sustainable London within a globally successful UK –  www.cityoflondon.gov.uk

About Lord Mayor Elect Alastair King DL:

Alastair was first elected as a Common Councilman of the Ward of Queenhithe in 1999 and was elected Alderman in 2016. He sits on several City of London Corporation Committees and served as Aldermanic Sheriff for 2022/2023.

Early in his career, Alastair was a lawyer and practiced as a solicitor at leading international law firm, Baker & McKenzie, in the City and in Asia. He has held senior positions at SPARK Ventures and was Managing Director at Galahad Capital Plc. Alastair is the founder and Chairman of Naisbitt King Asset Management Limited (NKAML), an FCA-authorised asset management company, specialising in managing segregated portfolios of investment grade fixed income securities.

Alastair was commissioned a Deputy Lieutenant for Greater London in 2022. He is a keen boxer and enjoys hill walking in Scotland with his Italian greyhound.  www.alastairking.net