Morning reception on the Embankment? (5)

I believe the answer is:

levee

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This could be a double definition.

'morning reception' is the first definition.
'levee' can be an answer for 'reception' (thesaurus). I am not certain of the 'morning' bit.

'the embankment?' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)

'on' is the link.

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(Other definitions for levee that I've seen before include "Riverside embankment" , "Flood embankment" , "Early morning reception by a monarch" , "Embankment that should prevent flooding" , "Embankment holding water back" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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