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The Lord Mayor's Banquet

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Traditionally the new Lord Mayor of London gives a banquet, during tire Brst few days of office, in honour of the retiring Lord Mayor.
This year. however, sees the beginning of a new era when for the first time ever the City has a lady for Its Lord Mayor. John Hosken sets the scene before Dame Mary Donaldson proposes the toast to Her Majesty's Ministers: the Prime Minister. The Rt Hon
Margaret Thatcher. up. replies with what is recognised as one of the major speeches on the country s position In
-international affairs.

Contributors

Unknown:
John Hosken
Unknown:
Dame Mary Donaldson
Unknown:
Margaret Thatcher.
Source: Radio Times

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