KING Charles III accession to the throne was confirmed in a series of proclamations across Worcester and Malvern on Sunday (September 11).
Worcestershire gave its support to the new King in a ceremony at the Guildhall before the city of Worcester offered its support to the new monarch.
A later service saw the people of Malvern offer their support to the former Prince of Wales, 73, who became King following the death of the Queen at the age of 96.
The county proclamation took place in a ceremony which was opened and closed by the Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire, the county’s Royal Representative.
The High Sheriff of the County, Andrew Manning-Cox, read the Proclamation of King Charles III, to those in attendance at the ceremony, a large audience outside of the Guildhall and to residents who were watching at home via the County Council’s YouTube channel, through which the ceremony was streamed live.
Coun Chris Rogers, chairman of Worcestershire County Council, said : “The Proclamation of the New Sovereign is a very old tradition which can be traced back over many centuries.
“It was a privilege to attend the Proclamation, of King Charles III in Worcester City Centre today. It was a poignant, moving and memorable moment for our county as we welcome the King into his reign.
“I would like to thank everyone involved in organising the ceremony and to members of our community who attended the ceremony in person and those who watched live at home. God save the King.”
After the Proclamation was read by The High Sheriff, in line with the tradition of sharing the news of the proclaimed new Monarch across counties, District Mayors and Chairmen received their copy of the Proclamation, to read in their own communities.
The Union Flag at County Hall was raised to full-mast when the Proclamation was made at St James’s Palace on Saturday and then returned to half-mast after the County Proclamation had been made.
There are a number of ways residents can pay their respect to our late sovereign, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
RESIDENTS flocked to the Council House in Malvern to witness history as the official reading of the Accession Proclamation took place.
The Deputy Lord Lieutenant Dr Gilbert Greenall gave an opening address, during which he said that Malvern would remember “with affection and gratitude the extraordinary lifetime of service given by our longest reigning monarch.”
Malvern Hills District Council chairman Coun John Michael then gave the official reading, describing it as an ‘historic moment.’
Following the proclamation reading, ‘God Save the King’ was cheered twice before the entire crowd sang the first verse of the new National Anthem in Malvern for the first time.
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, the Proclamation formally announces the start of the reign of the new Monarch.
It was first made at a meeting of the Privy Council on Saturday, followed by a reading at St James’ Palace and afterwards in London.
Anyone who would like to place flowers in remembrance, these can be laid at Worcester Cathedral.
If residents and business would like to donate, Worcestershire Community Foundation has been suggested by the Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire, Lt Col Patrick Holcroft, for donations.
All information on people across Worcestershire can pay their respects are available on the County Council’s website at www.worcestershire.gov.uk
