Proclamation service held in Dronfield to announce the new King

A local Proclamation to formally announce the accession of His Majesty, King Charles III was held in the library gardens in Dronfield.

Residents and officials attended the event on the steps of the library in the Manor Gardens at 4pm on Sunday, 11 September 2022.

The ceremony, was led by the Mayor of Dronfield, Cllr Lilian Deighton with Deputy Lord Lieutenant, Mr Ken Cook CBE, DL, FRSA, C. St. J reading the Proclamation, with prayers led by Reverend Ian Webb.

At the end of the ceremony, the Mayor led a rousing three cheers to HM King Charles III.

This ceremony mirrored readings of the Proclamation in cities, towns, districts, parishes, and boroughs around the nation.