WOODLEY has come together to proclaim the accession of His Majesty King Charles III.
On Monday, September 12, Cllr Janet Sartorel, Woodley town mayor, addressed members of the public to proclaim the accession of King Charles III to the throne, making a statement on the centre stage in the town centre.
Cllr Sartorel was joined by the town crier, Tony Roper, the deputy leader of Woodley Town Council, Cllr Shandi Brindley and hundreds of residents.
In her address, Cllr Sartorel said: “Whereas it has pleased Almighty God to call to his mercy, our late sovereign, Lady Queen Elizabeth II, of blessing and glorious memory, by whose deceased, the crown of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is solely and rightfully come to the Prince Charles Philip Arthur George.
“We, therefore the Lord’s spiritual and temporal of this realm, and members of the House of Commons, together with other members of her late Majesty’s Privy Council, and representatives of the realms and territories, Alderman and citizens of London, and others.
“Do now hereby, with one voice and consent of tongue and heart, publish and proclaim that the Prince Charles Philip Arthur, George, is now, by the death of our late sovereign of happy memory, become our only lawful and rightful liege lord Charles the Third.
“By the grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and of his other realms and territories King, head of the Commonwealth, defender of the faith, to which we do acknowledge all faith and obedience with humble affection.
“Beseeching God, by whom kings and queens do reign to bless His Majesty with long and happy years to reign over us.
“Given at St James’s Palace this 10th day of September, in the year of our Lord 2022.
“God save the King.”
The proclamation of the new Sovereign is an old tradition which can be traced back over many centuries.
The ceremony does not create a new King.
It is an announcement of the accession which took place immediately upon the death of the reigning monarch.
Following the speech, the crowd joined together for a passionate rendition of God Save the King.
The town crier then led the crowd to give three cheers for the new King.
