Lord Mayor of the City of London

On Remembrance Sunday, we remember the courage and sacrifice of all those who served our country.

Today, I attended the Service of Remembrance at St Paul’s Cathedral, before joining the solemn procession from Mansion House to the steps of the Royal Exchange, where I laid a wreath in honour of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

We will remember them.

British theatre is one of our greatest cultural success stories, and few people have contributed more to it than Sonia Friedman.

From the West End to Broadway, Sonia has brought extraordinary productions to audiences around the world, championing British creativity and helping reinforce London's position as a global cultural capital.

Yesterday, Sonia received the Freedom of the City of London at Mansion House in recognition of her remarkable contribution.

A wonderful occasion and a thoroughly deserved honour. Congratulations, Sonia!

A very special moment yesterday welcoming Sir Trevor Brooking to Mansion House to receive the Freedom of the City of London.

A @WestHam and England legend, Sir Trevor has made an extraordinary contribution to football, both on the pitch, via his broadcasting career, and through his commitment to developing the next generation of talent.

Congratulations, Sir Trevor, on a thoroughly deserved honour!

Tea or coffee? City or countryside? Some choices are easier than others…

@AmbJapanUK and I put our preferences to the test in a quick-fire round as part of our Japan Day celebrations at Mansion House earlier this week.

Beyond the fun, it was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the longstanding friendship between the UK and Japan, and our shared ambition to deepen ties between our two countries.

A special event at the London Stock Exchange yesterday, marking 40 years since the Big Bang reforms transformed the City and helped establish London as a leading global financial centre.

It was wonderful to see the return of the Exchange's opening bell, a tradition that disappeared as trading moved from the floor to screens in 1986.

The new bronze bell is particularly special. Donated by London Stock Exchange Chairman Michael Findlay, it was one of the last cast at the historic Whitechapel Bell Foundry.

Having championed our heritage crafts and the work of our livery companies throughout my year as Lady Mayor, it was lovely to see such a fitting celebration of those skills.

A reminder that the City's success has always depended on its ability to embrace change while preserving the traditions that make it unique.