At formal dinners where should the Lord Mayor sit?
On the right of the host unless Her Majesty The Queen or the Lord-Lieutenant are present. The Lord Mayor (Deputy Lord Mayor or High Bailiff) is regarded as the First Citizen of Leicester and in any formal seating arrangements (dinners etc.) the Lord Mayor should be seated on the immediate right of the host/chairperson. The only exception to this would be if the Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire was present in his official capacity as the Sovereign’s representative, or a member of the Royal Family. In such a case they would be given precedence over the Lord Mayor. • How do I invite the Lord Mayor to my event and what is the Proforma The Proforma document is used so that all invitations are a standardised format and includes information such as the nature of the event, parking arrangements, dress requirement and specific arrival time. You can use the online form, or request a form posted to you After the Civic Office have received your Proforma invitation and the Lord Mayor, Deputy Lord
On the right of the host unless Her Majesty The Queen or the Lord-Lieutenant are present. The Lord Mayor (Deputy Lord Mayor or High Bailiff) is regarded as the First Citizen of Leicester and in any formal seating arrangements (dinners etc.) the Lord Mayor should be seated on the immediate right of the host/chairperson. The only exception to this would be if the Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire was present in his official capacity as the Sovereign’s representative, or a member of the Royal Family. In such a case they would be given precedence over the Lord Mayor.
