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A proclamation ceremony was held in West Dunbartonshire on Sunday to declare King Charles III as monarch.
Local dignitaries including Provost Douglas McAllister, Vice Lord Lieutenant Linda Moffat and the leader of West Dunbartonshire Council, Councillor Martin Rooney, attended the event at the steps of the Municipal Building in Dumbarton.
The royal proclamation for King Charles III at the Municipal Buildings, Dumbarton (Photo – West Dunbartonshire Council)
They were joined by elected members, representatives from Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, as well as former Provosts and representatives from the Church.
At 1pm, council chief executive Peter Hessett read out the official proclamation statement.
The historic event was one of many which took place around the country for King Charles III following his official proclamation ceremony at St James Palace in London in front of the Accession Council on Saturday.
The royal proclamation for King Charles III at the Municipal Buildings, Dumbarton (Photo – West Dunbartonshire Council)
Provost McAllister said: “We are united in our support for His Majesty King Charles III in his new position of monarch, and continue to offer our condolences to all members of the Royal Family on what is the saddest of occasions.”
Flags on council buildings were raised to full mast to mark the London proclamation and have been lowered to half-mast once again following the local event on Sunday.
The royal proclamation for King Charles III at the Municipal Buildings, Dumbarton (Photo – West Dunbartonshire Council)
They will remain at half-mast for the duration of the national period of mourning leading up to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral on Monday, September 19.
A grass area outside the Municipal Buildings in Dumbarton has been designated for any floral tributes.
