Lord Provost
Americannoun
noun
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The King was presented with the keys by the Lord Provost of Edinburgh Robert Aldridge, who held them out on a red cushion, which the monarch symbolically touched and returned for safekeeping.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
Dr Kelly, who was the city's Lord Provost from 1980-1984, said tackling the rise of racism and xenophobia needed to be a top priority for the likes of Glasgow City Council and Police Scotland.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
Lord Provost Jacqueline McLaren grew up in the area, and has included personal photographs and memories on some of the tiled artworks.
From BBC ● Mar. 1, 2024
Lord Provost Aldridge thanked Prof Palmer's team for producing a "world-leading piece of work" on the subject which will help shape future policy and engagement in the city.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2022
The Mayors of Cork and Waterford and Londonderry walked together; and the Lord Mayors of London and York, and the Lord Provost of Edinburgh, with many official personages, joined in the procession.
From Speeches and Addresses of H. R. H. the Prince of Wales: 1863-1888 by VII, Edward
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