The first woman to be styled Lady Mayor of the City of London, Dame Susan Langley, joins three-mile-long parade
· Alongside others, 697 women from the City will take part to reflect Dame Susan being the 697th Lord Mayor
· World’s oldest, longest, and best-loved civic procession broadcast live on BBC One to millions
· Show highlights include Malcolm Campbell’s Bluebird, military bands, a glass coach, Pearly Kings and Queens…and a horse-drawn bus full of Dames
With over 7,000 people, 250 horses, and more than 50 decorated floats expected to take part in the Show, it will feature a mix of tradition and spectacle – with highlights including:
· Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, one of Britain’s greatest Paralympic athletes, who amassed a remarkable medal haul over 16 years and five Paralympic Games of 11 gold, 4 silver, and one bronze.
· Sir Malcolm Campbell’s restored Bluebird hydroplane, joined by his daughter Gina, and accompanied by a newly composed march in its honour
· West Ham United Foundation
· Students from Guildhall School of Music & Drama creating a ground-breaking Drum & Bass marching band
· The Crystal Coach, with members of the Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers
· A horse-drawn bus representing The Dames Commander Society, carrying holders of this prestigious title
· London’s Pearly Kings and Queens, reflecting Dames Susan’s East End background
· The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, resplendent in gold State Coats, continuing a 350-year tradition
· A full-size plane, positioned outside The Mansion House by Mission Aviation Foundation
