King Charles III Proclamation

The Proclamation of King Charles III in Durham City took place on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at 1 pm in Durham Market Place, led by the High Sheriff of County Durham, Shona Harper-Wilkes, from the balcony of 

Durham Town Hall, with large crowds gathering for the historic announcement following Queen Elizabeth II’s passing. The traditional ceremony, marking the formal announcement of Charles as monarch, concluded with cheers for the new King and the national anthem, before being read in other local communities across County Durham.