Lord Mayor of London Alastair King says it’s not ‘just a ceremonial role’ but what does he do? | UK News [Video]

Thousands of people have gathered in central London for the annual Lord Mayor’s show.

The show dates to the 13th century and is the first official engagement of a new lord mayor of London.

The oldest civic procession in the world, the 2024 procession brought together 7,000 people, 250 horses and more than 50 decorated floats.

But what does the Lord Mayor of London actually do?

The Lord Mayor serves as the elected head of the City of London Corporation and their terms last one year.

Within the City of London, the only person considered to be of higher status than the Lord Mayor is the King himself.

During their year in office, they host heads of state, heads of governments and other foreign dignitaries.

They also work closely with the London Mayor Sadiq Khan, although their roles are separate.

This year the new Lord Mayor is Alderman Alastair King. Riding in the golden state coach, and cheered on by thousands of onlookers, he …