King Charles III: Proclamations take place in North Yorkshire

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The proclamation was made by North Yorkshire's High Sheriff James Lambert at York Crown Court

Ceremonies to proclaim King Charles III as the new monarch have been taking place across North Yorkshire.

The county's High Sheriff James Lambert made the announcement in York from the steps outside the city's crown court.

He was joined by the county's Lord-Lieutenant and local councillors, mayors as well as representatives from the emergency services.

Similar ceremonies were also held in Scarborough's town hall gardens and at Harrogate's war memorial.

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Crowds gathered to watch the proclamation in York

People left floral tributes by Harrogate's Cenotaph.

At York Minster, the Archbishop of York presided over hymns and prayers.

He also signed the book of condolence which is open at the Minster.

King Charles III was proclaimed King at a ceremony at St James's Palace on Saturday and smaller ceremonies are now taking place around the UK.

The King became the monarch after the death of his mother, HM Queen Elizabeth II, on Thursday.

A 21-gun salute was held at Museum Gardens in York on Saturday, following a 96-gun salute held in the gardens on Friday to mark each year of the Queen's life.

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Gun salutes are held on royal anniversaries including Accession Day, the monarch's birthday, Coronation Day, the State Opening of Parliament and royal births.

The Ministry of Defence said there were historical records of salutes taking place as early as the 14th Century when guns and ammunition began to be adopted widely.

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