DROITWICH’S official Proclamation of King Charles III takes place tomorrow (Sunday, September 11).
The ceremony for Reading the Proclamation in Droitwich Spa will take place in the garden outside St Richards House at 4.30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend the event.
The National Proclamation of King Charles III took place at 10am this morning in the State Apartments of St James’s Palace, London.
The Accession Council, attended by Privy Councillors, was divided into two parts.
The first part saw the Privy Council, without The King present, proclaim the Sovereign, and formally approve various consequential Orders, including the arrangements for the Proclamation.
The second part saw The King hold the first meeting of His Majesty’s first Privy Council. The King made his declaration and read and signed an oath to uphold the security of the Church in Scotland and approve Orders in Council which facilitate continuity of government.
The Accession Council was followed by the Principal Proclamation, which was read at 11am this morning from the balcony overlooking Friary Court at St James’s Palace.
The Proclamation was read by Garter King of Arms, accompanied by the Earl Marshal, other Officers of Arms and the Serjeants at Arms. This is the first public reading of the Proclamation.
Remembering the Late Queen Elizabeth II
DROITWICH Spa Town Council announced yesterday what it would be doing to remember The Late Queen Elizabeth II.
Paying tribute, Mayor of Droitwich Spa – representing the town council, elected members and all residents, said: “We express our deep sadness on hearing the announcement of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II yesterday.”
The flag outside St Richards House is being flown at half-mast and a Book of Condolence has been opened in the Council Chamber.
People can sign the book from 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday and in between 10am and 1.30pm on Saturday.
People can also sign an online Worcestershire book of condolence here.
Floral Tributes
Flowers and tributes can be presented and placed in the front garden of St Richards House next to the flag pole.
