The Queen passed away on Thursday afternoon at Balmoral Castle, aged 96, after spending over 70 years on the British throne.
Under Sheriff David Barraclough officially read the proclamation declaring:
"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 III, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of all His other Realms and Territories, King, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith.”
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King Charles III was officially proclaimed in West Yorkshire this afternoon. Photo: Steve Riding
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Lord Mayor of Leeds Counc Robert W Gettings was present at the proclamation as was leader of Leeds city council Coun James Lewis and Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin. Photo: Steve Riding
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Lord lieutenant of West Yorkshire Ed Anderson began the ceremony. Photo: Steve Riding
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Under Sheriff David Barraclough officially read the proclamation. Photo: Steve Riding
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Crowds gathered at Leeds Civic Hall to witness the historic occasion and pay their respects to her late majesty the Queen. Photo: Steve Riding
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Many of those posting messages in Leeds city council’s online book of condolence have also shared their hope that she is now reunited with her late husband, Philip. Photo: Steve Riding