Silent Ceremony
8th November 2024Guildhall
Along with almost all Masters, Prime Wardens and Upper Bailiff, we attended the swearing in of the new Lord Mayor Alastair King, at the Guildhall.
Known as the Silent Ceremony because the only words spoken are the oath by the new Lord Mayor, it is an interesting spectacle that has been going on for centuries. Lasting only 20 minutes, it is however a wonderful event to experience, and includes the formal presentation and laying on of hands by the outgoing and new Lord Mayors on many of the City's treasures,including the Mace, the Sword and other extraordinary objects.
If you wish to watch the whole ceremony it is on Youtube!