The Reverend Dr. Martin Dudley became the 13th Master of the Guild of Public Relations Practitioners at the Installation Ceremony at Saint Bartholomew the Great, Smithfield last night (11 October).

Dr. Dudley is well known for his dedication to the City: he is an elected City of London Councillor, chairs the Community and Children’s Services Committee and is also the rector of the church where his installation ceremony was held.

The Installation Dinner was held at Haberdashers’ Hall in West Smithfield. The Principal Guest and Speaker was His Honour Judge Brian Barker QC, The Common Serjeant of London. Other guests included: Lieutenant Colonel Rosie Stone, Commanding Officer of the Media Operations Group (Volunteers); Lieutenant Commander Ian Pratt RNR, Head of Media Operations Specialisation, RN Media & Communications; the Master Information Technologist; the Master Constructor; and Alderman Simon Walsh.

Photographs from the event are available at www.facebook.com/PRGuild.