Clerks, like Barristers, are described as Honourable if they are or have been a Member of Parliament; Gallant if they are serving or have served in HM Forces; and Learned if they have studied for a degree (although the result of their studies is immaterial).

Background on Kim:

Our Gallant Clerk Kim Tyrrell lives in “Howards Way” country just up from the Hamble River in Hampshire.

He is married with 2 adult children.

Kim has had a long and distinguished career in the Royal Marines from 1975 till 2010 retiring as a Major from the Permanent Joint HQ. In over 35 years his Military Service has taken him from the Falklands to Kazakhstan.

Unusually for a Royal Marine he has served almost half his career in Royal Naval appointments including 2 ships (INTREPID & HERALD), 2 training establishments (Dartmouth and the Gunnery School), 2 tours in Fleet HQ and both Naval dockyards.

Kim is a keen yachtsman, hill walker, gardener and an enthusiastic golfer.

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City Etiquette for Members and Members Guests dining at Mansion House

City Corporation website on Livery Companies