 The presentation on such occasions is made by the Chamberlain of London, and is often followed by a banquet at Guildhall or Mansion House.Historically, the first personage to be so honoured was William Pitt the Elder in 1757.However, there are also records of the presentation of such in May 1698 to Philemon Philip Carter, son of Nathaniel Carter (goldsmiths) in the "Freedom of the City Admission Papers" 1681-1930.