Falkirk joins historic events as King Charles III is proclaimed the new monarch

The district of Falkirk performed its half in a historic event for the nation as Charles III was proclaimed King, following the dying of Queen Elizabeth.

The brief ceremony befell on the steps of Callendar Home in Falkirk with members of Falkirk Council trying on as Chief Government Kenneth Lawrie made the historic announcement.

It was one in every of a number of formal declarations that had been made throughout the nation, repeating the proclamation of the accession that was made in London on Saturday.

Learn extra: Individuals of Falkirk pay tribute to the Queen as they signal the e-book of condolences

Mr Lawrie was joined by the Vice Lord Lieutenant of Stirling and Falkirk, Colonel Alastair Campbell.

After the proclamation, Provost Robert Bissett led the gang who had gathered to witness the historic second in "three cheers" for His Majesty the King.

Falkirk Council Chief Executive Kenneth Lawrie reads the Proclamation of Accession at Callendar House, Falkirk.
Falkirk Council Chief Government Kenneth Lawrie reads the Proclamation of Accession. (Picture: Falkirk Council / Invoice Miller Photographers)

Earlier than the proclamation, councillors additionally went into the elegant drawing room of Callendar Home, so as to add their names to the e-book of condolences. It's at the moment out there to signal for anybody who desires to pay their respects to Her Majesty The Queen.

Former councillor John Patrick signs the book of condolences in Callendar House, Falkirk, for Her Majesty the Queen as former Provost, Councillor Billy Buchanan looks on, ahead of the Proclamation of Accession.
Former councillor John Patrick indicators the e-book of condolences for Her Majesty the Queen as former Provost, Councillor Billy Buchanan appears to be like on. (Picture: Falkirk Council / Invoice Miller Photographers)

The home is open between 10 am and 5 pm every day. Falkirk Council can be inviting those that want to depart flowers to take action by the steps on the grass space that's straight in entrance of the primary entrance to Callendar Home.

A web-based e-book of condolence has additionally been opened by The Royal Household.

Members of Falkirk Council, including Provost Robert Bissett with chief executive Kenneth Lawrie and the Vice Lord Lieutenant of Stirling and Falkirk, Colonel Alastair Campbell, gather in the drawing room of Callendar House for the Proclamation of Accession
Members of Falkirk Council, together with Provost Robert Bissett with chief govt Kenneth Lawrie and the Vice Lord Lieutenant of Stirling and Falkirk, Colonel Alastair Campbell, within the drawing room of Callendar Home (Picture: Falkirk Council / Invoice Miller Photographers)

Two conferences that had been on account of be held in public this week have been cancelled as a mark of respect. The Training, Kids and Younger Individuals govt and the licensing board assembly will each be rescheduled for later within the month.

Because the interval of mourning continues, right this moment (Monday) Provost Bissett will characterize the district on the dedication and reflection which is going down within the Scottish Parliament, attended by King Charles.

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