Conditions

Please remember the rules for journalists at the event:

1. Only one photographer/ journalist is allowed per organisation per press pen.
2. Applications for more than one press stand will be considered, but not guaranteed. If you want to apply for more than one stand, please number your choices according to preference.
3. As there are always space limitations, all requests for accreditation will be on a first come first served basis.
4. Any considerations concerning accreditation will be made by the City of London Press Office, and its decision will be final.
5. No access will be given to the route while the procession passes.
6. Only accredited press will gain access to the City’s Press Stands.

There will be two main press points and to gain access, photographers and TV crews must apply in advance for accreditation. Email bids to emma.hutchings at cityoflondon.gov.uk

Photographer accreditation form

1. Mansion House — to watch the procession pass — 10.50am-2.30pm (stand).
2. St Paul’s Cathedral — for procession and Lord Mayor being blessed on entrance steps — 12.10pm (raised platform).

There will be an additional option of a point in the Guildhall Yard to photograph the new Lord Mayor getting into his gold coach (10.15-10.45am). Please advise in advance if you wish to have a photographer/TV crew in the Yard.

Photographers/reporters/TV crews are welcome to mingle with the crowds but there will be no access to the route itself during the procession. Anyone on the route who is unaccompanied by a City of London representative will be removed by Police.

The Press Association will have a photographer on the route. Contact PA picture desk on 020 7963 7000 for further information.

The deadline for accreditation requests will be 12pm on Wednesday 11th November. Bids will be confirmed on Thursday 12th of November and official City of London Press packs and passes must be collected from the Guildhall on Friday 13th November 10.00am – 4.00pm. CoL-issued press passes must be shown to gain access to the three press points above. Only one photographer per organisation. Please submit bid with photographer’s name and a contact tel no.

For photos and background to the Show, see the rest of our media section or call Loretta.lui at cityoflondon.gov.uk, t: 020 7332 1528, m: 0777 080 358