Lord Mayor
noun
: the title of the mayor of the City of London and of some other large cities in Britain and Ireland
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France’s first couple were joined by the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, Lord Mayor of the City of London Alastair King and Lady Mayoress of the City of London Florence King for Wednesday’s banquet.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 July 2025
Melbourne Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece condemned both the synagogue and restaurant incidents.
—arkansasonline.com, 6 July 2025
Melbourne Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece condemned the synagogue and restaurant incidents.
—Rod McGuirk, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2025
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh will join the Emperor and Empress for a banquet at the Guildhall on June 26, organized by the Lord Mayor and City of London Corporation.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024
Modeling showed 20,000 properties across Brisbane could be impacted by storm surge or flash flooding, according to the Lord Mayor’s office.
Beaches in northern NSW and along the Queensland coast were closed, as authorities warned of hazardous surf with waves of more than 5 meters (16 feet).
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025
Photo : Courtesy of The Shelbourne The Shelbourne (Dublin)
Guests have been gathering at the Shelbourne for over 200 years to celebrate the holidays but this is the first year a special Festive Afternoon Tea will be served in the The Lord Mayor’s Lounge.
—Meredith Lepore, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
The goal was scored after four minutes and the official opening by the Lord Mayor of London took place in a still unfinished stand because of delays and strikes.
—Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 28 Aug. 2024
Then, at noon, the Lord Mayor officially declares Oktoberfest open.
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—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2024
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 July 2025
Melbourne Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece condemned both the synagogue and restaurant incidents.
—arkansasonline.com, 6 July 2025
Melbourne Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece condemned the synagogue and restaurant incidents.
—Rod McGuirk, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2025
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh will join the Emperor and Empress for a banquet at the Guildhall on June 26, organized by the Lord Mayor and City of London Corporation.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024
Modeling showed 20,000 properties across Brisbane could be impacted by storm surge or flash flooding, according to the Lord Mayor’s office.
Beaches in northern NSW and along the Queensland coast were closed, as authorities warned of hazardous surf with waves of more than 5 meters (16 feet).
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025
Photo : Courtesy of The Shelbourne The Shelbourne (Dublin)
Guests have been gathering at the Shelbourne for over 200 years to celebrate the holidays but this is the first year a special Festive Afternoon Tea will be served in the The Lord Mayor’s Lounge.
—Meredith Lepore, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
The goal was scored after four minutes and the official opening by the Lord Mayor of London took place in a still unfinished stand because of delays and strikes.
—Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 28 Aug. 2024
Then, at noon, the Lord Mayor officially declares Oktoberfest open.
20 of the Best Places to Visit in Germany for Breathtaking Mountains, Medieval Towns, and Moving Historic Sites
Planning Your Visit
Planning ahead is critical for the best — and most cost-effective — Oktoberfest experience.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2024
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“Lord Mayor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lord%20Mayor. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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