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Michael Mainelli, 695th Lord Mayor of the @cityoflondon and Ambassador for the City and UK's financial and professional services sector.
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Tomorrow I will carry the 600-year-old Crystal Sceptre at the
#Coronation
. The gift of King Henry V to the City of London after his victory at Agincourt, it is a stunning example of medieval craftsmanship and a symbol of the long relationship between the City and the Crown.
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As we prepare for the
#Coronation
I look forward to wearing this splendid red velvet robe which was worn by my predecessor to Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953. Kindly lent by the Skinners’ Company.
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I am delighted to welcome Their Majesties The King and Queen to The Mansion House tonight to celebrate the historic friendship between City and Crown. We enjoy such a deep relationship because we share core values and aspirations for the nation.
Though monarchs and Lord Mayors…
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It is a great honour to represent
@cityoflondon
and reinforce its ancient ties to the Crown at the
#Coronation
today at
@WAbbey
. We wish Their Majesties every happiness on this special day as they carry out the important duties to which they have been called. God Save The King!
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Was delighted to welcome His Majesty The King to the Guildhall in the
@cityoflondon
for a special presentation at the
@Climate_Action_
Innovation Forum - as part of
@london_climate
- where he launched his
#ClimateClock
, a great initiative I look forward to hearing more about.
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We welcomed Their Majesties The King and Queen last night at a dinner at The Mansion House to mark the City’s role in the Coronation. On display for our esteemed guests was The Anointing Screen, gifted by the City Corporation and City Livery Companies for the Coronation’s most…
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President
@CyrilRamaphosa
has spoken about his plans for bettering the lives of South Africans with a renewed push for free trade, expanded foreign direct investment, and bringing the African continent closer together
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Fantastic news that
@PiyushGoyal
will be coming to
@cityoflondon
The Mansion House next Tuesday for
@tradegovukIND
#IndiaDay
. I look forward to discussing with him how we can take UK-India financial ties to the next level.
Looking forward to a 3 day visit to UK to address India-UK Joint Economic Trade Committee meeting in London and interacting with the Indian diaspora.
Will also participate in the India Day conclave to future deepen our cultural and economic ties.
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President
@CyrilRamaphosa
has spoken eloquently about the South Africa he wishes to see, and the role the Commonwealth has to play on realising that vision. A brilliant and uplifting way to end the evening
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Delighted and honoured to have just taken office as the 693rd Lord Mayor of the City of London, at the silent ceremony in Guildhall.
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It was a pleasure to welcome First Minister
@NicolaSturgeon
at Mansion House tonight to celebrate the historic bonds between the City and Scotland.
We met with a group of brilliant young future finance leaders and discussed the importance of socio-economic diversity in
#FPS
.
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Delighted to have met H.E. Hakainde Hichilema. The bonds between the UK and Zambia remain strong and enduring.
@cityoflondon
stands ready to utilize our expertise in green finance and fintech to assist Zambia on its path towards sustainable development and digitisation.🇬🇧🇿🇲
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Deeply honoured to be elected as Lord Mayor of the City of London for 2020-21. Grateful to everyone who has supported me during these challenging months for our city and I look forward to serving for another year.
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We will all miss my sister-in-law Helen McCrory. I have many fond memories of her. A huge loss to my family as well as to British acting. Thank you for the messages of condolence and sympathy which people have sent.
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On behalf of the whole City of London, I wish His Majesty The King a speedy and full recovery.
We also extend our best wishes to the whole Royal Family at this time.
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It was my pleasure to host this meeting in my office, known as the Venetian Parlour, in
@cityoflondon
’s historic Mansion House. I look forward to hopefully seeing
@PiyushGoyal
again in India during my visit in September to promote fintech ties.
Pleased to meet UK Prime Minister
@Theresa_May
today in London at the culmination of my 3-day visit.
Thanked her for the hospitality extended by British friends from Government & Industry, and expressed confidence in strengthening bilateral ties between UK and India.
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HRH Duke of Sussex came to
@cityoflondon
tonight for a
@WeAreInvictus
reception. As I am in Australia I was represented by Alderman William Russell. I’m told a great evening was had by all to celebrate a fantastic sporting event!
@RoyalFamily
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It was an honour to welcome Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to the Mansion House on Wednesday evening for
@BirkbeckUoL
’s 200th Anniversary Foundation Day Dinner. For two centuries, Birkbeck’s steadfast commitment to accessible, lifelong learning has remained unwavering. It…
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Wanted to share this photo of our very happy bees on top of Mansion House, helping to pollenate the Square Mile on this beautiful day
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Honoured today to take office for a second year as Lord Mayor of the City of London. I am grateful to everyone for your support and look forward to the next year with optimism for London as we work to build back better from the pandemic.
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I have now arrived in India for a five day visit focussed on boosting ties in innovation and fintech. As you can see I received a traditional Indian welcome on my arrival 🇮🇳 🙏
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On what would have been the Lord Mayor's Show I want to thank everyone for the goodwill I have received today. The last time the Show was cancelled was in 1852 on the death of Wellington - so here is the Iron Duke, looking straight at Mansion House from the Royal Exchange!
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Truly delighted today to give
@edsheeran
a Freedom of the City of London, before he plays Wembley Stadium on the 1st date of‘The Mathematics Tour.’ As well as his achievements in the music world, this award acknowledges his work as charitable patron with the
@LDNIrishCentre
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Earlier this year
@TheOfficialSBI
, who have been in
@cityoflondon
nearly 100 years, launched their UK subsidiary at
@GuildhallLondon
. What a treat therefore to meet SBI Chairman
@rkumar1958
and his team tonight in
#Mumbai
. Many thanks for your warm welcome.
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Great to welcome Yorkshire Shepherdess
@AmandaOwen8
to Mansion House and show her the pastoral schemes from the Harold Samuel art collection 🐑
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A pleasure to get around Mexico City on a British made bus. A great success story for UK exports and an example of more to come as the UK seeks to renegotiate its FTA with Mexico.🇬🇧🇲🇽
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As I prepare to hand over the mayoral baton to my successor, let me take this opportunity to say a huge THANK YOU to all those in
@cityoflondon
, the UK and across the world who have made my time in office such a success. It has been my honour to be your Lord Mayor of London. CB
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In our speeches at Mansion House tonight
@ScotGovFM
and I addressed the need for greater collaboration between London and Scotland on shared challenges and priorities, such as
#greenfinance
,
#fintech
and financial skills.
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An honour to welcome HRH The Duke of Cambridge at
@StPaulsLondon
today for the service of commemoration and thanksgiving for the NHS. Congratulations to the
#NHS
for receiving the George Cross from HM the Queen
@RoyalFamily
.
#NHSBirthday
The Duke of Cambridge is greeted by William Russell, the Lord Mayor of London, as he arrives for the NHS service of commemoration and thanksgiving
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Delighted to be getting down to work in my year as Lord Mayor of London - plenty to do but I trust my team will help me deliver. See you all tomorrow at the
#LordMayorsShow
@lordmayors_show
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Today we pay tribute to the UK’s fallen heroes, who gave their all in defence of this country. We will never forget them.
#ArmisticeDay
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On behalf of the
@cityoflondon
, I was delighted to welcome His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales to the future home of the
@MuseumofLondon
. This will be a real asset for Londoners, showcasing the capital’s vibrant and diverse history as part of
@CultureMileLDN
.
@ClarenceHouse
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Congratulations to
@VincentKeaveny
on his election as 693rd Lord Mayor of the City of London - taking office on 12th November 2021. You will be a great Lord Mayor!
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The Princess Royal has arrived at Guildhall ahead of the
#SpanishStateVisit
banquet in honour of the King and Queen of Spain
@CasaReal
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My privilege to sit beside
@SadiqKhan
as he announced this policy. The City is 100% behind him: we will protect London's global position.
As Brexit approaches we need a plan to protect jobs & growth. Working together we'll get the best deal for Londoners
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Happy New Year to everyone celebrating the
#YearoftheDog2018
today! I wish all of you peace, prosperity and happiness for the coming year. Xin nian kuai le!
#ChineseNewYear2018
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Today on Day 4 of
@wef
, I attended an address by Prime Minister of India,
@narendramodi
, on how India was addressing the pandemic and hopes for the future. I was glad to speak at launch of India-UK Sustainable Finance report with
@ficci_india
this morning.
#DavosAgenda
#WEF2021
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The Lady Mayoress, my daughters (riding at the head of the procession!) and I have arrived at the Mansion House to kick off the
#LordMayorsShow
. The rain has held off and it will be a great day!
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As the 691st Lord Mayor of London, I will work hard to represent
@cityoflondon
and the UK financial industry. I’ll also be championing digital innovation, skills and inclusion through my Shaping Tomorrow’s City Today campaign. Read more here:
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As a lifelong fan of Leonard Cohen I was thrilled to be in his hometown of Montreal and to have this moment with his mural on Crescent Street at the end of a whirlwind but highly successful visit promoting the UK's financial and professional service sector. 'Hallelujah'. 🇬🇧🇲🇶🇨🇦
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As
#IndiaDay
draws to a close, here are my thoughts on the excellent speeches and panels by
@theresa_may
,
@PiyushGoyal
,
@LiamFox
and many others. Thanks to
@tradegovukIND
,
@tradegovuk
and all at
@cityoflondon
for all your hard work today. Here’s to the future of 🇬🇧🇮🇳 ties.
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Delighted to open
#IndiaDay
at
@cityoflondon
’s Mansion House today alongside
@PiyushGoyal
. Here’s some reasons why India is so important to the UK:
✅ £20bn+ bilateral trade
✅ 3rd largest UK investor
✅ 800+ 🇮🇳 firms in UK employing 100K
Let’s build on this today.
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On behalf of everyone in the City of London, we wish Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales a full and quick recovery.
She has shown incredible bravery in sharing her diagnosis and our thoughts are with her and the whole Royal Family at this time.
A message from Catherine, The Princess of Wales
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We have just raised the
#Pride
Rainbow Flag over Mansion House to celebrate
@PrideInLondon
and
@cityoflondon
’s support for the
#LGBT
+ community
#PrideMatters
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I’ve just landed in New York and to kickstart my US visit I’ll be meeting investors and leading US businesses. My message is that closer partnership with the UK’s financial and professional services firms can help to drive investment, growth and prosperity for both sides.🇬🇧🇺🇸
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I've welcomed Mexico's Foreign Minister
@LVidegaray
to the Mansion House for a roundtable (oval really!) discussion on
#Fintech
regulation
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What a year! In my final tweet as Lord Mayor I would like to thank everybody I’ve worked with and met during my year in office. Finally, I’d like to wish my successor, Charles Bowman, every success.
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A huge honour to be Lord Mayor. I'll tirelessly promote UK financial/professional services and our education & culture. Let's get going!
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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain have arrived at Guildhall, and the King has inspected
@qcsofficial
#SpainStateVisit
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We must take a moment today to reflect upon the appalling attack at Fishmongers’ Hall on 29 November last year. Two young lives cut tragically short and a country shocked by what happened – but in the midst of our sorrow, we take pride in our resilience and remain united.
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Very pleased to switch on the
@StPaulsLondon
Christmas Tree lights and bring some Christmas cheer to the City, after hearing the Cathedral School’s Bread Street Choir sing carols. Wishing everyone in the Square Mile, London, and beyond, a very merry Christmas.
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So proud that the City of London Police
@CityPolice
have named one of their horses “Samantha” after the Lady Mayoress - great to reinforce the very close links between the Mayoralty and the police
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A huge thank you from Wendy and me to the Mansion House staff that have worked so tirelessly and made my year as Lord Mayor unforgettable and successful. AP
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Speaking at
@GuildhallLondon
to pay tribute to HM the
#Queenat90
, who has for so long engaged sensitively with issues of importance
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I firmly believe that our fundamental strengths mean that the City will continue to flourish as part of a vibrant London and a global UK. I will be focusing my mayoral theme on Global UK: Trade, Innovation and Culture. My first
@CityAM
column below 👇
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Very proud today to raise the flag for Armed Forces Day at Guildhall alongside senior military colleagues. An opportunity to celebrate their great work not only during the pandemic but also throughout the year.
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Today we remember and honour every one of our heroes who sacrificed their lives for this country. We will never forget you.
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A beautiful day in Tokyo. Japan is the UK’s fourth largest trading partner and second largest non-EU investor. I look forward to strengthening this relationship in my meetings with Government officials, financial regulators and businesses.🇬🇧🇯🇵
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This morning I signed my name in the Lord Mayor autograph book which contains the signatures of all Lord Mayors of London from 1660. It included a picture of William Cubitt, the last Lord Mayor who - like me - served two terms in the role, from 1860-1862. Thanks
@LdnMetArchives
!
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The
@cityoflondon
is full of noise, colour, and activity for the
#LordMayorsShow
! A spectacular event that shows what this city is all about!
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A real honour here in Riyadh to meet Shihana AlAzzaz the first female Saudi qualified lawyer
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Delighted to join City of London residents at Aldgate Square as they celebrate the
#Coronation
and bring together the local community of Portsoken and Aldgate. What a great weekend for our City!
@AldgateConnect
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Looking forward to welcoming HM The Queen to
@StPaulsLondon
tomorrow for a service celebrating her momentous 70-year reign. Her Majesty is a symbol of unity and continues to serve the UK and the Commonwealth loyally and with distinction.
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I was also so pleased to recognise the hard work of the
@LDNIrishCentre
's Creative Director,
@GaryDunne
& Maeve Heath, who has volunteered at the Centre since 1977. Along with Ed, they recieved their Freedoms of the City at Mansion House.
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Enjoyed speaking to business leaders at
@THubHyd
- India’s largest startup incubator - where I also helped launch a report on cyber security, an area India and the UK have much to gain from working together in.
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Thank you to all the active duty, and reservists who have come out to join today's
#LordMayorsShow
. On this Remembrance Day I thank you for your service.
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I’m here in beautiful
#MexicoCity
🇲🇽 where I am joined by
@CorinRobertson
as I speak to business and government about the opportunity we have to collaborate more closely in
#fintech
,
#greenfinance
and
#cybersecurity
. Watch below to find out more!👇🎥
@UKinMexico
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I've spoken with a few Chelsea Pensioners and members of the Royal Air Force to thank them for their service before the parade starts
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Congratulations to my predecessor as Lord Mayor, Sir William Russell, for being awarded a knighthood in the New Year's Honours List for services to innovation, culture and wellbeing in the City of London. Well done
@Billyraycity
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Thanking the old, welcoming the new – delighted to meet the new Regional Head of the largest Indian Bank earlier –
@TheOfficialSBI
. Looking forward to continuing to work ever more closely in London and India!
@sbi_uk
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Today I will represent the City of London at the
#RemembranceDay
service at
@StPaulsLondon
. We must never forget the heroes who gave their lives to safeguard our freedom.
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.
@InnFin
Fintech Week has kicked off at
@GuildhallLondon
, celebrating a sector worth some £6.6bn to the UK and employing more than 76,500 people. I look forward to discussions on how we can write the next chapter in
@cityoflondon
's story of innovation.
#IFGS2019
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Helping out behind the bar at the Old Doctor Butler’s Head, in Moorgate – one of many pubs across the Square Mile which were able to open their doors today to safely welcome customers for indoor drinking and dining for the first time since lockdown
#CityReopening
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Honour to add my name to book of Lord Mayors' signatures, historic document dating back to Thomas Allen in 1659! Truly humbling!
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I was delighted to welcome
@ScotGovFM
to Mansion House. The modern and historic ties between Scotland and the City are reflected in our shared financial services sectors – Scotland has huge expertise in areas like asset management, banking, fintech and sustainable. We also have a…
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Wishing all those in
@cityoflondon
, the UK and across the world a happy, healthy and prosperous
#Diwali
. See my full message 👉
#Diwali2019
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Delighted to meet Governor Andrew Jackson, Chief Yeoman Warder (CYW) Pete McGowran & Constable Sir Nicholas Houghton, who gave me a tour of
@TowerOfLondon
- one of the world’s most iconic tourist attractions and a symbol of the history of England
#CityReopening
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What we witnessed last night was a terrible incident of terror. Our thoughts are with the victims & their families. London remains strong.
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Great to see
@citypolice
horses Duke and Trug out on the beat today, helping to keep the City's streets safe.
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My family and I have set off to the Royal Courts of Justice so I can swear allegiance to the Crown before the return procession of the
#LordMayorsShow
back into the
@cityoflondon
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Our deepest sympathies with those affected by yesterday’s appalling attack. We want to thank the emergency services and members of the public who risked their lives to help others. We will continue to support the police and other authorities investigating this incident.
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#RemembranceSunday
offers us an opportunity to reflect upon the bravery and self-sacrifice of those who lost their lives in combat; those who have been left with the dreadful legacy of war and conflict; and those serving in our Armed Forces today.
#LestWeForget
#PoppyAppeal2020
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Something special for a Friday! I signed the Lord Mayor Book of Autographs - kept in
@LdnMetArchives
- and had a look at the oldest signatures in there, dating back to the mid 1600s. Since then, every Lord Mayor of the City of London has signed it, alongside their coat of arms.
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Having made momos in Nepal, I had to have a go at making naan bread in India. In what’s becoming rather a tradition for Lord Mayors, I was let loose in the kitchen of
#bukhara
restaurant to try my hand at making the famous Indian bread. Judge for yourself how well I did!
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With UK-Mexico FTA renegotiations set to begin, I’m delighted to be in Mexico City. I will be discussing the potential inclusion of services – which make up 60% and 80% of the Mexican and UK economies – in any FTA and looking to gain Mexico’s support for the UK joining CPTPP.🇬🇧🇲🇽
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Happy New Year! Whatever your hopes and dreams for 2024, I wish you every success. We will be bringing together thought leaders from diverse backgrounds to enable innovation and global problem solving on the challenges we face - from climate change to AI
#ConnectToPropser
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I’ve just met with the Nigerian Minister for Trade and Investment, Okechumwu Enelamah, ahead of my visit to Lagos and Abuja later this year. I’m hearing big opportunities for expanded trade and investment between our countries
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Glad to meet with
@MikeBloomberg
before I travelled to New York for a business trip. Mike is a huge supporter of the City of London, and we spoke about our continued partnership on sustainable finance in the lead up to COP28.
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#futuredotnow
recognises that
#digitalskills
give people the power to transform their careers – check out
@Heathrow
@SamitSaini01
’s story 👇
@PowerApps
@MSFTBusinessUK
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We've arrived back in the Mansion House and taken the salute from the
@HAC_TheCompany
's Pikemen and Musketeers.
#LordMayorsShow
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The Lady Mayoress and I send our warmest congratulations to Her Majesty the Queen on the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne. We look forward to the Platinum Jubilee celebrations this summer! 🇬🇧
#PlatinumJubilee
#HM70
#AccessionDay
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Spanish and British businesses bring jobs, growth, and prosperity to our countries, and we must remain focussed on supporting this
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The gathered Britons and Spaniards have joined together to honour Ignacio Echeverria, who died defending others in the London Bridge attack
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Small businesses are the backbone of the City of London, and I’m delighted many today are once again opening their doors. I started the day with a much needed haircut from Ali, my barber of 6 years at the Grooming Lounge near the Barbican.
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Kicking off the first visit of my Mayoralty to Manchester ✅
The region hosts the UK’s biggest financial services centre outside of London 🇬🇧
While here, I will be calling on innovative local firms to join me on overseas trade trips to help them grow internationally 🌍
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Context for
#Queenat90
: role of Lord Mayor existed for 800+ yrs. In all, there have been 688 of us. The Queen has met 54.
#HappyBirthday
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