"London lit up today in celebration of the city's first Lady Mayor. Dame Susan Langley DBE has become the third woman to serve as Lord Mayor of the City of London, following 697 predecessors, but the first to adopt the title of Lady Mayor. The annual procession, which dates back to the early 13th century, saw the new Lord Mayor travel from the City to Westminster to swear an oath of allegiance today."
"Crowds lined the streets as marching bands, heritage vehicles and community groups took part in the historic 7,000-strong parade. Around 350,000 people came out to watch the parade, while millions more tuned in to watch from the comfort of their home. Musicians led the way through the city centre, followed by horse-drawn carriages and performers in brightly coloured costumes."
"During the one-year term, the Lord or Lady Mayor of the City of London now operates as an international ambassador for the UK's financial and professional services sector, and also works closely with the Mayor of London. Dame Susan is the chairwoman of insurance broker Gallagher UK, was previously a lead non-executive director at the Home Office and received a damehood in 2023 for public service to the financial services industry."
Dame Susan Langley DBE became the third woman to serve as Lord Mayor of the City of London and the first to use the title Lady Mayor. An annual procession dating to the early 13th century carried the new mayor from the City to Westminster to swear an oath of allegiance. About 7,000 participants joined the parade and roughly 350,000 people watched in person, with millions more viewing remotely. The procession featured marching bands, heritage vehicles, horse-drawn carriages and colourful performers. The one-year mayoral role includes acting as an international ambassador for the UK's financial and professional services sector. Dame Susan chairs Gallagher UK and received a damehood in 2023 for services to the financial services industry.
Read at www.standard.co.uk
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