Kingsbury Territorials Join Lord Mayor's Show

KINGSBURY territorials from 131 Independent Commando Squadron, based in Honeypot Lane are back at their day jobs after taking part in the City of London's most prestigious event, The Lord Mayor's Show.

The spectacular, annual procession celebrated the new Lord Mayor taking office and showcased the Capital's heritage, business, culture and communities.

A total of 600 Reservists drawn from seventeen units across Greater London took part in the event on Saturday (8).

Each year, London's Volunteer Reservists and Cadets play an integral role in the procession and this year was no exception.

Sapper Michael Harding, 20, a vehicle mechanic for the Royal Mail, has been a member of the TA for 3 years.

He said "This is the first time I've been to the Lord Mayor's Show and I am proud and privileged to represent the Regiment and the British Army at this prestigious event, especially with it being the Centenary of the Territorial Army."

In total, more than 6,000 people in 220 vehicles and 60 floats travelled from Mansion House to the Royal Courts of Justice and back to Mansion House via Victoria Embankment entertaining the crowds.

The show, which started at 11am was marked by a flypast from four RAF Harriers, and formally concluded with a spectacular fireworks display on the River Thames between Blackfriars and Waterloo Bridges.

The new Lord Mayor is Alderman Ian Luder. He will hold the title for the next twelve months and is an international ambassador for the City who is elected annually and heads the City of London Corporation, the organisation providing local government services for the City.