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Crowds line parade route of 696th Lord Mayor's Show

PA Media The Lord Mayor, dressed in ceremonial robes with a chain of office, leans out of a grand, gold gilded state carriage adorned with intricate decorations and paintings. He holds a black feathered hat and smiles at the crowd. Another official, also in traditional attire, sits beside him, while a another in a wig and white gloves waves from inside the carriage.PA Media
PA Media A vibrant group of women in colourful outfits performs a dance during the Lord Mayor's Show parade. They wear black vests with intricate embroidery and patterned trousers. Behind them, people carry umbrellas and balloons.PA Media
Alastair King is the 696th person to hold the ancient position of Lord Mayor of London
Thousands of people flocked to the City of London to watch the annual Lord Mayor's Show

Thousands of spectators have taken to the streets of the City of London to watch the 2024 Lord Mayor's Show procession.

The parade, which dates back to the 13th Century, featured about 7,000 people, 250 horses and 150 floats, from Guildhall to the Royal Courts of Justice on Saturday.

The procession marks the first public engagement for the new Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alastair King.

Mr King, the 696th Lord Mayor, must travel to the Royal Courts to swear allegiance to the Crown before taking up his role.

You can watch the Lord Mayor's Show on the BBC iPlayer.

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