HIP, HIP... THE NEW KING PROCLAIMED IN HAILSHAM

Hundreds of residents turned up to witness the town’s official Proclamation of King Charles III.

The event took place at 4pm today (Sunday 11 September), and the town’s War Memorial, to read the Proclamation and announce the new King, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday at Balmoral.

In attendance were the Deputy Lieutenant of East Sussex, Chairman and other representatives from Wealden District Council, The Mayor and other Councillors from Hailsham Town Council and local veterans and emergency services staff.

The Chairman, Ron Read, read out the formal Proclamation which has been laid down by the Accession Council. After, the crowd cheered ‘God Save the King’, which was followed by three cheers for His Majesty the King.

The new National Anthem was played out and then attendees held a respectful period of silence and reflection.

Photos by Paul Gibson