Alderman Robert Finch, the 676th Lord Mayor Elect of the City of London [Getty Images]

LONDON - SEPTEMBER 29: Alderman Robert Finch (L), the 676th Lord Mayor Elect of the City of London alongside the previous Lord Mayor Gavyn Arthur (R) outside Guildhall following the election by members of the City Livery Companies, chosen from eligible candidates Alderman Finch, Alderman Savory, Alderman Agutter and Alderman Brewer, at Guildhall on September 29, 2003 in London. The Lord Mayor Elect takes up office officially after The Silent Ceremony on November 7, 2003. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

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