Hundreds line streets for Worcestershire's King Charles proclamation

Mother and daughter, Pat and Sophie Gething, were touched to be able to see the event unfold outside the Guildhall.

Sophie Gething said: "I felt really emotional singing God save the King for the first time. 

"It brought a tear to my eye. I didn't realise how much of a royalist I was until now."

Her Mum, Pat Gething, said: "This brought back a lot of memories for me. 

"I was six when she came to the throne and she has been a constant throughout my life. 

Pat and Sophie Gething stood outside of the Guildhall. Photo: Newsquest (Image: Pat and Sophie Gething outside of the Guildhall. Photo: Newsquest)

"Today is a part of history and I wanted my daughter to be here to experience it. 

"My mother-in-law met the Queen in 1977 because she was the mayor of Worcester, her name was Dorothy Gething. 

"This is a tradition that's full of history and memories.

"We've cried a lot over the last few days."

Lorna Goulding said: "Everything feels weird at the moment. It's a transient period."

Vanessa Evagora, Lorna Goulding and Olive Allsup showing their support to the monarchy. (Image: From left to right: Vanessa Evagora, Lorna Goulding and Olive Allsup)

Vanessa Evagora added: "We are happy and devastated.

"This is our time to say thank you to the Queen for all she has done."

Linda Stanley came to the proclamation with her husband, Gordon Stanley.

She said: "I remember the Queen's coronation.

Linda and Gordon Stanley showing their support for the monarchy (Image: Linda and Gordon Stanley outside of the Guildhall)

"I remember my brother came in and turned on the radio and mournful music was playing. They announced that the King had died and said 'Long live the Queen.'"

Gordon Stanley added: "I watched the coronation on a 10-inch television screen and I remember that so many people went out and bought their first televisions specifically to watch it."

Jane Field said: "Today is a truly momentous occasion. 

"So much will change now. We won't have a Queen's speech anymore, it will be a King's speech.

From left to right: Sandra Ballardini, Jane Field and Mark Field. (Image: From left to right: Sandra Ballardini, Jane Field and Mark Field)

"And we won't sing 'God save the Queen', we have lost such an amazing person."

Sandra Ballardini added: "It will take some getting used to." 

Debbie Williams said: "I'm feeling mixed emotions being here. 

Debbie and Richard Williams outside of the Guildhall (Image: Debbie and Richard Williams stood outside of the Guildhall)

"The Queen has been there my whole life but I think Charles will do a good job as our King.

"He has had an amazing mentor but we have just lost the most wonderful person."