Proclamation Ceremony
Sunday, 11 September 2022
A special local Proclamation Ceremony took place on Sunday 11 September to formally announce the beginning of the new King’s reign following the passing of our late Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II.
Charles was formally proclaimed King Charles III on Saturday 10 September at the Accession Council which took place at St James’s Palace.
Proclamations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland happened at midday on Sunday and shortly after, the County of Bedfordshire Proclamation took place in Harper Square, Bedford.
Local Proclamation ceremonies took place across Central Bedfordshire including a ceremony at Central Bedfordshire Council offices in Chicksands.
The Official Proclamation was passed to Vice-Chair of the Council, Cllr Caroline Maudlin by the High Sheriff of Bedfordshire Lady Jane Clifford, to read out.
Councillor Maudlin said:
The proclamation of the new Sovereign is a very old tradition which can be traced back over many centuries. It was an honour and a privilege to read the proclamation and announce the new King, His Majesty King Charles III.