King Charles III: Proclamation read in West Yorkshire

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The proclamation was read in Leeds at 12:45 BST on Sunday

The formal West Yorkshire Proclamation of King Charles III has taken place in Leeds.

The short service was held at Leeds Civic Hall at 12:45 BST, and was also streamed on Leeds City Council's YouTube channel.

Under Sheriff of West Yorkshire David Barraclough was joined at the event by Lord Mayor of Leeds, Robert Gettings, and Lord-Lieutenant Ed Anderson.

Flags at Leeds civic buildings were raised to full mast, the council said.

They were re-lowered to half-mast following the proclamation, where they will remain for the duration of the period of national mourning.

The District Proclamation of Accession of the King took place in Bradford at 14:00 BST and was read out in City Park by the Vice Lord-Lieutenant Helen Thomson, with the Lord Mayor of Bradford, the leader of the council and the chief executive.

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In Bradford, people gathered at City Park for prayers and readings

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A service took place at Bradford Cathedral later

This was followed by a multi-faith gathering for prayers and readings in City Park, Bradford Council said.

A service of meditation and prayer then took place at Bradford Cathedral at 15:15 BST.

The council added that books of condolence had opened at city hall and also in Shipley, Ilkley, Keighley and Bingley.

In Halifax, the Mayor of Calderdale, Angie Gallagher, read the proclamation to announce the new monarch at 15:00 BST, at Halifax Town Hall.

A book of condolence has opened there for members of the public to pay tribute, and floral tributes may be laid in the car park outside.

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Books of condolence have opened at council offices in the Bradford district, including in Ilkley

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A book of condolence has opened at Halifax Town Hall

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