HUNDREDS have gathered to proclaim King Charles III as part of a ceremony in Brighton.
The ceremony, which took place from the balcony of Brighton Pavilion, comes after the death of Queen Elizabeth and the succession of the former Prince of Wales.
Brighton and Hove City Council Mayor Lizzie Deane read the proclamation for those gathered as people marked the accession by singing “God Save the King” for one of the first times in the city.
Councillor Deane said: “It’s been a sad time for everyone involved and for everyone in the city.
“Marking this momentous occasion is a very important part of our local and national history.”
The proclamation is a ceremonial part of the accession of King Charles III with many turning up to mark the occasion.
The ceremony in Brighton included the reading of the proclamation as well as speeches from Andrew Blackman, the Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex.
The Pavilion has played an integral role in the city’s mourning process for the late Queen, with a book of condolences left inside and bouquets of flowers being left as a tribute. The historic building also has a significant link between the city and the Royal Family.
Proclamations have been taking place across the county after the national proclamation of the King at the Royal Exchange on Saturday, September 10.
Sussex councils have been taking part in the events with similar ceremonies in Eastbourne, Chichester, Lewes and other council halls across the region.
Caroline Lucas, MP for Brighton Pavilion, said: “I think I have just been struck by how people’s lives have been touched by the Queen and it felt fitting that the Pavilion is where the proclamation was read today.
“I think local people will agree that she has shown what full dedication and commitment means.
“It felt important to be a part of this and by the number of people here it seems that many felt the same.”
Ms Lucas also added that she would be back in Parliament on Monday, September 12 as King Charles III is expected to address the House of Commons.
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