Two special events in succession for Lis and me
Last night (8th Nov )was  a very special dinner at Stationers Hall in honourof His Majesty King Michael of Romania to celebrate his 75th year as a Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order  given by His Honour  Sir Gavyn Arthur . It was a splendid  and colourful affair with the Guard of Honour provided by the Company of Pikemen and Musketeers of the  Honourable Artillery Company . Sir Gavyn's speech stirred us all with the brave exploits of the King during the dark years of Fascism and Communism in Romania.

Afrter an overnight stay in London  , we went to the Silent Ceremony at Guildhall this afternoon .This is the installation ( Admission ) of the new Lord Mayor , Roger Gifford .Again lots of pageant . The robes for this ceremony are dark which contrasts with the scarlet used for the election - and today there were no posies - I am going to find out why there are these differences.Looking forward to the Parade tomorrow  . We are really enjoying the tradition of the City.