Lord Mayor: The 695th procession marched from the City of London
Jess Warren - BBC News
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Michael Mainelli, an economist and former accountant, became the 695th Lord Mayor of London
The 695th Lord Mayor of London has sworn loyalty to the crown as part of a ceremonial procession through central London.
Michael Mainelli was taken from the City of London to Westminster in a gold carriage in one of the world's oldest processions on Saturday.
Military personnel took part in the Lord Mayor's Show alongside performers in bright costumes.
The free civic parade is a tradition that dates back to the 13th Century.
Mr Mainelli, an economist and former accountant, became the 695th Lord Mayor of London and will serve as a global ambassador for the UK financial and professional services industry.
Mr Mainelli was taken from the City of London to Westminster in a gold carriage
The new Lord Mayor waved to crowds from the State Coach
Military personnel and performers took part in the procession
Performers in bright costumes were part of the parade
Some of the performers joined the parade in historical dress
Nancy Sorrell and Jim Moir, better known as television personality Vic Reeves, took part
The Lord Mayor watched performers take part in the show
Mr Mainelli will serve as an ambassador for the UK financial and professional services industry
Military personnel took part in the procession
Performers carried an inflatable pig though the streets
Others in the procession wore ceremonial robes
People took part in the two minutes silence to mark Armistice Day
Mr Mainelli inspected the troops during the Lord Mayor's Show
The free civic parade is a tradition that dates back to the 13th Century
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