What a great pleasure to be invited, along with Ralph Riley, by the Master Fueller to their Election Court Lunch at the Mansion House. A chance to give the Morning Suit an airing and arriving at the Mansion House we were warmly greeted by the Master, her Consort and Wardens. There were a number of Livery Masters and the event was also attended by the Lord Mayor and Sheriff Neil Redcliffe together with their Consorts.
After the reception and photographs we were ushered into the Egyptian Room and took our places for lunch. I never cease to be in awe of the surroundings and ambiance of the Egyptian Room, always a delight to lunch or dine there. Seated at Top Table next to the charming wife of a Past Master Fueller one could not ask for more.
The excellent introduction of the Guests by Senior Warden Shravan Joshi was both humorous and quite unique being in verse! The response by the Lord Mayor was as always interesting and tinged with humour. In all a delightful lunch followed by the odd glass of wine a short distance up the road in “The Counting House”! Another memorable day.
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