the Lord Mayor's Banquet
/ðə ˌlɔːd ˌmeəz ˈbæŋkwɪt/
/ðə ˌlɔːrd ˌmeɪərz ˈbæŋkwɪt/
- a large formal meal held every year at the Guildhall, London, to mark the retirement of the previous year's Lord Mayor of London. It is attended by the Prime Minister, who traditionally makes a speech.