Lord Mayor's Banquet, the
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishLord Mayor's Banquet, thethe Lord Mayor's BanquetˌLord Mayor's ˈBanquet, the a banquet (=a formal dinner) held in the Guildhall, London every year after the new Lord Mayor of London has been elected. Many important people are invited to this banquet, including the prime minister, who makes a speech to mark the occasion.