His Majesty The King proclaimed at the Accession Council at 10.00am today morning 10th September in the State Apartments of St James’s Palace, London.
The Accession Council, attended by Privy Councillors, was divided into two parts. In Part I, the Privy Council, without The King present, proclaimed the Sovereign, and formally approved various consequential Orders, including the arrangements for the Proclamation.
Part II, was the holding by The King of His Majesty’s first Privy Council. The King made his Declaration and read and signed an oath to uphold the security of the Church in Scotland and approve Orders in Council which facilitate continuity of government.
Around 800 people were admitted to Friary Court for the proclamation. As God Save The King was played, they sang along. There was a loud cheer for the new King at the end. pic.twitter.com/aK3xkGhQWT
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The Accession Council was followed by the Principal Proclamation, which was read at 11.00hrs from the balcony overlooking Friary Court at St James’s Palace. The Proclamation was read by Garter King of Arms, accompanied by the Earl Marshal, other Officers of Arms and the Serjeants at Arms.
Members of the Privy Council, includings prime ministers of the past, watched on as the King made his proclamation as the nation’s new monarch.
This was the first public reading of the Proclamation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7DJKGP-Zy8
The King’s declaration in full
“My Lords, Ladies, and Gentlemen.
“It is my most sorrowful duty to announce to you the death of my beloved Mother, The Queen.
“I know how deeply you, the entire Nation – and I think I may say the whole world – sympathise with me in the irreparable loss we have all suffered.
“It is the greatest consolation to me to know of the sympathy expressed by so many to my Sister and Brothers and that such overwhelming affection and support should be extended to our whole family in our loss.
“To all of us as a family, as to this kingdom and the wider family of nations of which it is a part, my Mother gave an example of lifelong love and of selfless service.
“My Mother’s reign was unequalled in its duration, its dedication and its devotion. Even as we grieve, we give thanks for this most faithful life.
“I am deeply aware of this great inheritance and of the duties and heavy responsibilities of Sovereignty which have now passed to me. In taking up these responsibilities, I shall strive to follow the inspiring example I have been set in upholding constitutional government and to seek the peace, harmony and prosperity of the peoples of these Islands and of the Commonwealth Realms and Territories throughout the world.
“In this purpose, I know that I shall be upheld by the affection and loyalty of the peoples whose Sovereign I have been called upon to be, and that in the discharge of these duties I will be guided by the counsel of their elected parliaments. In all this, I am profoundly encouraged by the constant support of my beloved wife.
“I take this opportunity to confirm my willingness and intention to continue the tradition of surrendering the hereditary revenues, including the Crown Estate, to My Government for the benefit of all, in return for the Sovereign Grant, which supports My official duties as Head of State and Head of Nation.
“And in carrying out the heavy task that has been laid upon me, and to which I now dedicate what remains to me of my life, I pray for the guidance and help of Almighty God.”
Nel Badowska
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