Formal announcement of King Charles III takes place

The Accession Proclamation was made in front of dignitaries and members of the public

The official proclamation formally confirming King Charles as the monarch has been read out in Derbyshire.

The document was signed and announced in London on Saturday and then, in keeping with tradition, sent across the UK.

The Accession Proclamation was held at County Hall, Matlock, on Sunday at 13:00 BST and then in Derby's Market Place an hour later.

Both events were attended by the Lord Lieutenant and High Sheriff.

Derbyshire High Sheriff Michael Copestake read the proclamation after being introduced by the Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire, Elizabeth Fothergill CBE.

The proclamation was observed by civic dignitaries from the city and county, including the Mayor of Derby Councillor Robin Wood, and dozens of members of the public also attended.

King Charles spoke of his mother's legacy at the Accession Council on Saturday

After prayers the brief ceremonies ended with the singing of the National Anthem and three cheers for the new King.

There will be the opportunity for guests to lay floral tributes at Cathedral Green afterwards.

Both ceremonies were streamed live on the council Facebook pages.

Derby's Council House will remain open until 17:00 BST for anyone wishing to sign the book of condolence.

Following the ceremony, the flag, which had been flying at full mast since the national proclamation in London, was lowered back to half-mast until the end of the national period of mourning.

Other local readings took place around the county, at which the Lord Lieutenant was represented by his deputies.

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Speaking before the Accession Council on Saturday, the King said his mother's death had been an "irreparable loss".

The King himself was not present for the first part of the meeting when he was proclaimed monarch by the Accession Council, made up of senior politicians, judges, and officials.

Clerk of the Privy Council Richard Tilbrook proclaimed Charles "King, head of the Commonwealth, defender of the faith", before declaring "God Save the King".

The packed room, including all of the six living former British prime ministers, repeated the phrase.

The proclamation was then read out on a balcony above Friary Court in St James's Palace.

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