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Proclamation of King Charles III
On Sunday 11th September 2022 Mayor Councillor Chris Boyes praised and proclaimed the new sovereign, King Charles III outside the steps of Trafford Town Hall, Stretford. This followed the proclamation that took place at St James’s Palace, London the day before. The proclamation of a new monarch dates back centuries and members of the public were welcomed to witness this historic event at Trafford Town Hall.
Councillor Boyes said: “All of the thoughts and best wishes of the borough of Trafford are with our new King as he begins his reign."
“The decades of service and duty as Prince of Wales has shown King Charles to be a worthy successor to Queen Elizabeth. At our best, we are a country that prospers through respect and tolerance, while maintaining innovation and tradition. These are traits embodied throughout His Majesty’s life, in his work for the Prince’s Trust, his service in the Armed Forces and his concern for the environment."
“Whatever the future holds for us, King Charles III will be an important figurehead for Britain and the Commonwealth, providing important stability and continuity."
Flags that had been lowered at Council buildings to show respect for the late Queen Elizabeth II, were proudly raised to full mast for a short period following King Charles’s proclamation. Flags were then returned to half mast until after Queen Elizabeth II funeral on 19 September 2022.
Books of condolences for the Queen were open for residents and visitors of Trafford to show their respects, located at Trafford Town Hall, Sale Waterside and Altrincham Town Hall.
The last proclamation for a monarch in Trafford was for Queen Elizabeth II. The Major of Stretford, Councillor William Hewardine JP, addressed the crowd gathered outside Stretford Town Hall on 8 February 1952 to read the proclamation of the accession of the new Queen.