Australian Infantrymen in Lord Mayor's Procession, London

Australian Infantrymen in Lord Mayor's Procession, London

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Australian infantrymen taking part in the Lord Mayor's Procession march past Buckingham Palace, where King George V was taking the salute. The Lord Mayor's Procession began in 1215, when the citizens of London were allowed to elect a mayor for the first time. The newly elected Mayor was required by the King's charter to make a journey from the City to Westminster to swear allegiance to the Crown. The procession still takes place today; known as the Lord May's Show. It brings together the defence forces, police, Londoners, businesses, charities and livery companies in celebration of London's past and present.

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Anon.

Australian War Memorial Website.
ID H1852

1919

Public domain

Photograph