Armed Forces Flag Raising Ceremony and Reception

To mark Armed Forces Day, flags will be raised on a variety of buildings nationwide to involve the nation in showing their support for, and to raise awareness of, the Armed Forces.

To mark this event and to show support for our Armed Forces, all Masters and Clerks are invited to join us for the City of London Corporation’s annual Armed Forces Flag Raising Ceremony. Guests will assemble in Guildhall Yard from 3pm, where a military band will be playing and a parade taking place. The official flag will be raised just after 3.30pm followed by a short speech by the Lord Mayor and a senior member of the Armed Forces. Following the ceremony, a light afternoon tea will be served in Guildhall.

Members of the public are also invited to view the Parade from dedicated viewing areas in the Yard.

Masters and Clerks should now have received invitations to this event. If this is not the case, please contact rem.events@cityoflondon.gov.uk.