Inverness will host the proclamation of King Charles for the whole of the north, including Grampian and the Islands as Highland Council postpones major events and committees after the death of the Queen
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Inverness will be the site of the proclamation of the new sovereign which covers the north and north east with the event expected to be staged at the Town House.
The proclamation of a new monarch is an age-old ceremony that was last performed in February 1952 on the accession of the late Queen.
It is expected the proclamation will be read out by Sheriff Principal of Grampian, Highland and Islands Derek Pyle.
The first formal proclamation happens at St James’s Palace in London on Saturday and similar ceremonies will take place in towns and cities throughout the nation.
The council confirmed it is observing the period of national mourning which “has now commenced and will last until the end of the day of the State Funeral.”
Consequently, a major civic event – the four century old Kirking of the Council which was set for Sunday – has been postponed.
Four major committees have also been postponed:
- Tuesday 13 September: North Planning Applications Committee
- Wednesday 14 September: City of Inverness and Area Committee
- Thursday 15 September: Education Committee
- Tuesday 20 September: South Planning Applications Committee
The statement read: “Following the death of Her Majesty The Queen, The Highland Council is observing the period of national mourning which has now commenced and will last until the end of the day of the State Funeral.
“The Council is following national protocols which are approved by both the UK and Scottish Governments.
“There will be a proclamation in Inverness for the whole of Grampian, Highland and Islands and a series of local proclamations across the Highlands.
“The Council’s website provides information on the location of Gardens of Remembrance and Books of Condolence across the Highlands."
