Crowds gathered outside Chesterfield Town Hall to witness a local ceremony to proclaim the accession of King Charles III last weekend, Sunday, 11 September.
Councillor Tony Rogers, Mayor of Chesterfield, read the Local Proclamation from the balcony of the Town Hall, as part of a series of official events held across the country this weekend to mark the historic occasion.
It follows a meeting of the Accession Council on Saturday, 10 September at St James’s Palace in London, to formally proclaim Charles as the new sovereign.
Councillor Rogers said: “We remain united in collective sorrow following the passing of HM The Queen and we will continue to reflect together as a community during this period of national mourning.
“Today’s ceremony was an important moment in the history of our country, and our borough, as we came together to mark the local Proclamation of King Charles III reign as our new sovereign.
Crowds gathered outside Chesterfield Town Hall to witness a ceremony to proclaim the accession of King Charles III.
The traditional ceremony – led by Mayor of Chesterfield, Cllr Tony Rogers – was one of several Proclamation events held across Derbyshire this weekend. pic.twitter.com/I7e79ZXRKn
— Chesterfield Borough Council (@ChesterfieldBC) September 11, 2022
“It was touching to see so many across our community unite for this historic occasion and, on behalf of the people of Chesterfield in my role as Mayor, I was honoured to play my part in this unforgettable moment in history.”
The Union Flag was temporarily raised to full-mast in line with the national Proclamation protocol. It has now been lowered to half-mast to mark the ongoing national mourning period.
The Union Flag, which is currently flying at half-mast above the Town Hall, will be temporarily raised to full-mast at 11am on Saturday morning until 1pm on Sunday, in line with the national Proclamation protocol.
Businesses and local leaders across the town also paid their respects last week. Find out more at: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/2022/09/chesterfield-leaders-and-businesses-pay-tribute-to-queen-elizabeth-ii/
People are also reminded that they can lay tributes including flowers at the official memorial site at Queen’s Park bandstand, and Books of Condolence are available at locations across the borough.
Meanwhile Chesterfield’s Crooked Spire church has announced a memorial service will be taking place there at the weekend:
A Civic Service for Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be @CrookSpiChes Saturday 17th September at 2.30pm. The aim is to allow the people of Chesterfield an opportunity to come together in tribute to her life of service and dedication. All are welcome to attend. pic.twitter.com/1lAM9gTRLS
— Crooked Spire (@CrookSpiChes) September 11, 2022
