Thousands of people are tightly packed along barriers on the Royal Mile and have just heard the proclamation read from a pulpit near at Mercat Cross near St Giles' Cathesral.
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.
The crowd shouted back in celebration: “God save the King.”
. 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
5. Protests during an Accession Proclamation Ceremony at Mercat Cross
A member of the public protesting the Proclamation of Charles III. Photo: Jane Barlow
6. Members of the public during an Accession Proclamation Ceremony at Mercat Cross
Members of the public 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
7. Members of the public during an Accession Proclamation Ceremony at Mercat Cross,
Members of the public 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
8. A sniper on top of the Scottish Parliament building.
A sniper on top of the Scottish Parliament building. Photo: Contributed