(the) Lord Mayor's Banquet

(the) Lord Mayor's Banquet
the Lord Mayor’s Banquet [the Lord Mayors Banquet]
a large formal meal held every year at the ↑Guildhall, London, England, to mark the ↑retirement of the previous year’s ↑Lord Mayor of London. It is attended by the ↑Prime Minister, who traditionally makes a speech.

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