Bedfordians are invited to attend a proclamation ceremony in Bedford tomorrow (Sunday, 11 September) to formally announce the beginning of the reign of HM King Charles III.
The former Prince of Wales was proclaimed King in front of the Privy Council earlier today, following the passing of his mother, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, on Thursday afternoon.
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The ceremony will take place in Harpur Square, Bedford with proceedings starting at 12.30pm, this is in line with similar proclamations taking place across the country.
The official proclamation for the county of Bedfordshire will be read out at 1:00pm by the High Sheriff of Bedfordshire Lady Jane Clifford, accompanied by HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Susan Lousada.
An additional local proclamation for Bedford Borough will be made by Dave Hodgson, Mayor of Bedford Borough at 2.15pm.
Local proclamations will take place in many of the towns and parishes in Bedfordshire once the County ceremony has taken place.
All members of the public are welcome to attend.
