Giving his first proclamation at Mercat Cross in Edinburgh, The Lord Lyon King of Arms told the crowd: “God save the King.”
The crowd shouted back in celebration: “God save the King.”
Some booing was also heard throughout the cheers.
The proclamation was followed by a 21-gun salute from the city’s castle moments later.
As the King’s Body Guard for Scotland and the guard of honour made their way towards Edinburgh Castle, the crowd broke out into a round of spontaneous applause.
. An Accession Proclamation Ceremony at Mercat Cross, Edinburgh.
An Accession Proclamation Ceremony at Mercat Cross, Edinburgh, publicly proclaiming King Charles III as the new monarch. Picture date: Sunday September 11, 2022. Photo: Jane Barlow
1. An Accession Proclamation Ceremony at Mercat Cross, Edinburgh.
An Accession Proclamation Ceremony at Mercat Cross, Edinburgh, publicly proclaiming King Charles III as the new monarch. Picture date: Sunday September 11, 2022. Photo: Jane Barlow
2. An Accession Proclamation Ceremony at Mercat Cross
An Accession Proclamation Ceremony at Mercat Cross, Edinburgh, publicly proclaiming King Charles III as the new monarch. Picture date: Sunday September 11, 2022. Photo: Jane Barlow
3. An Accession Proclamation Ceremony at Mercat Cross
An Accession Proclamation Ceremony at Mercat Cross, Edinburgh, publicly proclaiming King Charles III as the new monarch. Picture date: Sunday September 11, 2022. Photo: Jane Barlow
4. Royal Archers and High Court judges during an Accession Proclamation Ceremony at Mercat Cross
Royal Archers and High Court judges during an Accession Proclamation Ceremony at Mercat Cross, Edinburgh, publicly proclaiming King Charles III as the new monarch. Picture date: Sunday September 11, 2022. Photo: Jane Barlow