As dusk drew on I entered the Mansion House as Guest of the
Worshipful Company of Fuellers to celebrate their Installation Court Dinner, at
which their new Master, HRH The Earl of Wessex, celebrated his Installation.
It was a splendid affair with Mansion House showing off all
its pomp and circumstance to best effect!
After security, we mounted the stairs and moved past the
trio playing classical music and onto the Reception Line. Following pre- dinner
drinks, we were ushered into the Banqueting Hall where 325 of us sat down to an
excellent dinner, entertained all the while by The London Banqueting Ensemble,
who were playing in the Gallery. After a rousing rendition of the Dambusters
March which drew applause, we embarked on The Loving Cup Ceremony, followed by
the Toasts and three entertaining speeches from The Senior Warden, The
Principal Guest Alderman Sir Roger Gifford , and the Response from the newly installed Master,
HRH The Earl of Wessex.
All too soon it was time for the Stirrup Cup and an
opportunity to talk to some old friends as well as meet some new ones. A
wonderful evening showing the best of City traditions!
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