Lord Mayor Elect

The Lady Mayor's Show Lord Mayor Elect

City of London elects a new Lord Mayor every year. The Lord Mayor must have served as a Sheriff of the City, and since 1435 he or she has been chosen from among the City's Aldermen.

The election happens at Michaelmas, which is the 29th of September. The chosen candidate is then known as the 'Lord Mayor Elect' until the day before the Lord Mayor's Show, when he or she is sworn into office in the Silent Ceremony. The Show then completes the appointment by conveying the new Lord Mayor to Westminster to swear loyalty to the Crown.

The 697th Lord Mayor of London will be Alderwoman Dame Susan Langley DBE, of the Aldgate Ward, who will succeed current Lord Mayor Alastair King. She is only the third woman to hold the office, and the first to use the title Lady Mayor.

During her Mayoral year, Lady Mayor Elect Langley will champion a ‘Modern Mayoralty’ theme, taking a long term strategic view to make sure the role of Lord Mayor remains relevant and resilient. Her focus is on global leadership, reputation, business growth and social impact.

It is a profound honour to be elected as Lady Mayor of the City of London. The Mayoralty plays a vital role in building relationships, convening leaders, and championing the UK’s financial and professional services at home and abroad in the face of increasing competition. My priorities will be strengthening London’s global leadership, enhancing its reputation, driving business growth, and ensuring the City makes a positive social impact and attracts the talent that it needs.

Lord Mayor Elect Susan Langley, 2025

Lady Mayor Elect Langley brings extensive experience in both business, civic and charitable service and has held directorships in key financial and public institutions. For more information please refer to the City of London News release.