WORCESTERSHIRE'S Proclamation of King Charles III took place at the Guildhall on Worcester's High Street.

The event began with music playing as people gathered on the streets to view the historic occasion.

The Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire gave the opening remarks on the steps of the Guildhall.

He welcomed the community to the proclamation and introduced those standing with him, the High Sheriff of Worcestershire Andrew Manning-Cox, the chairman of the county council Cllr Chris Rogers and the Bishop of Worcester, the Right Reverend Dr John Inge. 

The High Sheriff of Worcestershire then stepped forward to the microphone to proclaim King Charles III. 

He said: "The proclamation of the new sovereign is a very old tradition which can be traced back over centuries and it is my humble duty to continue that tradition here today.

"The ceremony does not create a new king, but is simply an announcement of the accession which took place immediately upon the death of the reigning monarch on Thursday last."

The High Sheriff's speech was concluded with the words: "Charles III, by the grace of God and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of his other realms and territories, King - head of the commonwealth, defender of the faith, to who we do acknowledge all faith and obedience with humble affection."

The High Sheriff then had to pause his speech as a member of the crowd collapsed, however, paramedics were on hand to help and the event was quickly resumed. 

He then declared "God save the King", which everyone present repeated.

The Bishop of Worcester then stepped forward to say a prayer. 

After the prayer, the police band played one verse of the national anthem which everyone present sang and was for many people, their first time singing "God save the King".

The High Sheriff then invited the crowd to give three Worcestershire cheers to the new King. 

Each Mayor and chairman of counties across Worcestershire were then given scrolls with details of the proclamation.

This included the chairman of Bromsgrove District Council, the chairman of Malvern District Council, the Mayor of Redditch Borough Council, the Mayor of Worcester City Council, the chairman of Wychavon District Council and the chairman of Wyre Forest District Council. 

The mayors and chairmen then followed the Lord-Lieutenant and High Sheriff in procession as the principal guests departed.