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Gun salutes, military bands and cheers as regional proclamations take place across UK

While Charles III automatically became King following the death of the Queen, he was formally proclaimed monarch on Saturday.

Sunday 11 September 2022 14:22, UK

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Crowds have gathered to witness regional proclamation ceremonies for King Charles III in parts of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

While the King automatically became monarch following the Queen's death, he was formally proclaimed yesterday in a ceremony at St James's Palace in London.

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Military bands and gun salutes have been spotted at ceremonies in Windsor, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Northern Ireland. The regional proclamations are accession ceremonies steeped in ancient tradition and political symbolism.

Cardiff

In Cardiff, members of the 3rd Battalion of the Royal Welsh regiment fired a 21-gun salute at Cardiff Castle as the Battalion of the Royal Welsh marched.

Members of the 3rd Battalion of the Royal Welsh regiment fire a 21-gun salute for the new King at the Accession Proclamation Ceremony at Cardiff Castle, Wales, publicly proclaiming King Charles III as the new monarch. Picture date: Sunday September 11, 2022.
Battalion of the Royal Welsh march with their mascot ahead of the proclamation ceremony for Britain's King Charles, following the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, at Cardiff Castle in Cardiff, Wales, Britain September 11, 2022. REUTERS/Molly Darlington
Battalion of the Royal Welsh, supported by the Band of the Royal Welsh, march with their mascot ahead of the proclamation ceremony for Britain's King Charles, following the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, at Cardiff Castle in Cardiff, Wales, Britain September 11, 2022. REUTERS/Molly Darlington

Edinburgh

The proclamation ceremony at Mercat Cross in Edinburgh saw huge crowds gather to watch, as Royal Marines marched down the Royal Mile. Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon attended the event.

An Accession Proclamation Ceremony at Mercat Cross, Edinburgh, publicly proclaiming King Charles III as the new monarch. Picture date: Sunday September 11, 2022.
Members of the public during an Accession Proclamation Ceremony at Mercat Cross, Edinburgh, publicly proclaiming King Charles III as the new monarch. Picture date: Sunday September 11, 2022.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon (front left) during an Accession Proclamation Ceremony at Mercat Cross, Edinburgh, publicly proclaiming King Charles III as the new monarch. Picture date: Sunday September 11, 2022.
Image: First Minister Nicola Sturgeon (front left)

Windsor

Bands with trombones were spotted at the local proclamation ceremony outside Windsor Castle, alongside military veterans.

Christine Bateson, Mayor of the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead, during the ceremony outside Windsor Castle
Image: Christine Bateson, Mayor of the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead, during the ceremony outside Windsor Castle
Band of the Household Cavalry arrives ahead of the Proclamation Ceremony, following the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, in Windsor, Britain September 11, 2022. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls

Northern Ireland

A ceremony took place at Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland, where around 200 guests were invited inside the castle grounds.

Hillsborough Castle
Norroy and Ulster King of Arms, Robert Noel, reads the Proclamation of Accession at Hillsborough Castle
Image: Norroy and Ulster King of Arms, Robert Noel, reads the Proclamation of Accession at Hillsborough Castle

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