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Proclamation statements are held across the region

Crawley Town Hall Proclamation
Photo credit: Sussex Express.

Proclamation statements have been held across the region including Crawley and Tandridge where crowds gathered, as news of Charles officially becoming King is spread to the nation.

The reading of the Proclamation by the Chairman of Tandridge District Council, Councillor Jackie Wren, at 9am on Monday 12 September at the Council Offices in Oxted
Video courtesy of Tandridge District Council

Charles III was formally proclaimed king at a historic ceremony at St James’s Palace on Saturday morning.

Flags which were lowered in mourning for the late Queen are flying at full mast after the Accession Council, which was televised for the first time.

A period of national mourning is now in place and will last until the end of the day of the Queen’s state funeral on Monday, 19 September.

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Reading of the Proclamation across Surrey

Reading of the Surrey Proclamation held at Guildford Cathedral at 1pm on Sunday 11 September in the presence of the Lord Lieutenant of Surrey, the High Sheriff of Surrey, Christopher Critchlow.

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Reading of the Reigate & Banstead Borough Council proclamation by the Mayor, Cllr Frank Kelly at the Harlequin Theatre on Sunday 11 September at 4pm.
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The reading of the Proclamation in Crawley by the Mayor, Councillor Jilly Hart, which took place at 2pm on Sunday 11 September in front of Crawley Town Hall.
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The reading of the Proclamation by the Chairman of Tandridge District Council, Councillor Jackie Wren, at 9am on Monday 12 September at the Council Offices in Oxted

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Proclamation of the new King

The proclamation of the new King, Charles III will be read out in all countries and counties of the United Kingdom.

National proclamation takes places on Saturday 10 September. For details see The Royal Family website.

In Surrey, it will be read at Guildford Cathedral by His Honour Christopher Critchlow the High Sheriff of Surrey accompanied by Michael More-Molyneux the Lord-Lieutenant on Sunday 11 September from 11am to 1pm. Please visit the Guildford Cathedral website for details.

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council’s proclamation will be read by the Mayor, Cllr Frank Kelly at the Harlequin Theatre on Sunday 11 September at 4pm.

Those wishing to watch the borough’s proclamation in person are welcome to attend. Admittance will be on a first-come first-serve basis. Alternatively, you can view on the Council’s YouTube channel, or later on the Council’s website.

At 10.30am on the day of the national proclamation, the Town Hall’s Union Flag will be raised to full mast for the proclamation of the King, in line with national protocol. It will remain at full mast until 1pm the following day when Union Flags nationally can return to half-mast.

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In Crawley, Crawley Borough Council will hold a local Proclamation ceremony following the sad passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, formally declaring the accession of the new sovereign King Charles III.

The reading of the Proclamation by the Mayor of Crawley, Councillor Jilly Hart, will take place at 2pm on Sunday 11 September in front of the Town Hall.

Members of the public and local businesses are invited to attend this historic occasion.

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In Horley, Horley Town Council will be holding a separate local ceremony with a reading of the Proclamation of our New Sovereign at The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Gardens, Horley Recreation Ground this Sunday, 11 September 2022, at 7.00 pm.
The ceremony will be presided over by the Town Mayor and it will be open to members of the public. Members and staff of Horley Town Council will be in attendance – we would kindly ask that you assemble at the gardens for the ceremony which will start promptly at 7.00 pm.
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In Oxted, The Chairman of Tandridge District Council, Councillor Jackie Wren, will read the local proclamation at 9am on Monday 12 September at the Council Offices in Oxted. This will be webcast live.
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In Horsham, the local Proclamation for the Horsham District will take place at 3pm on Sunday 11 September at the Carfax Bandstand in Horsham. The Proclamation will be made by Horsham District Council Chairman, Cllr Kate Rowbottom.

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Local Books of Condolence

Picture credit: Reigate & Banstead Borough Council.

Local books of condolence will be opened at:

  • Town Hall (Mayor’s Parlour) in Reigate
  • The Harlequin Theatre in Redhill
  • Banstead Community Centre
  • Horley Community Centre

    • Opening hours of the books in Town Hall and The Harlequin Theatre are:
    Saturday 10 September and Saturday 17, 9am to 6pm
    Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm (from Monday 12 September)

    Opening hours of the books in Banstead and Horley Community Centres are:
    Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm (from Monday 12 September)

    Please be aware that security checks may be in operation.

    The nearest parking for the Town Hall is Bancroft Road multi-storey car park. On-site parking is available for blue badge holders only.

    You can also deliver your written tribute by hand to a special post box at the Town Hall for inclusion into the loose-leaf books.

    An online Book of Condolence can be found at https://www.royal.uk/send-message-condolence

    Letters to The King sending condolences should be sent to:
    FAO The King’s Private Secretary,
    Buckingham Palace,
    London,
    SW1A 1AA

    Donations and flowers

    Rather than laying flowers, mementoes or tributes please consider donating to a charity in the name of Her Majesty The Queen to either a cause she closely identified with or a charity of your own choice. Details of these can be found on the Royal Family website at www.royal.uk/charities-and-patronages.

    If you wish to lay flowers, designated areas for floral tributes are at the flag poles at:

  • Town Hall Reigate’s ceremonial entrance
  • Memorial Park, Redhill
  • Lady Neville Recreation Ground, Banstead
  • Horley Recreation Ground

    • Please remember to remove all packaging first, including plastic wrapping. This is because, at the appropriate time, flowers will be taken for composting.

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    In Crawley, a book of condolence is available to sign in the Town Hall foyer from 10am until 4pm on Friday 9 September and then from 9am to 4pm during the period of national mourning, excluding the weekends.

    Additional books of condolence will be available to sign at K2 Crawley leisure centre and The Hawth from the afternoon of 9 September.

    Floral tributes can be left at the bandstand in Memorial Gardens. Please do not leave any candles or lanterns. Flowers will be cleared away the day after Her Majesty the Queen’s funeral. All notes on the tributes will be retained, digitised and stored in the Town Hall.

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    In Horsham, Books of Condolence are open at public sites to enable residents and visitors to express their sympathy.

    Books are available at:

    • The Council offices at Parkside (open weekdays 9am – 5pm)
    • The Capitol Horsham (open Mondays to Saturdays 1.30pm – 8pm, Sundays 1.30pm to 5pm)
    • Horsham Museum (open Tuesdays to Saturdays 10am – 4pm)

    Members of the public are welcomed to lay floral tributes as a mark of respect in the Garden of Remembrance at St Mary’s Church in the Causeway, Horsham. A steward will receive floral tributes at the front of the church and place them on behalf of the public.