His Majesty King Charles III will be publicly proclaimed as the new sovereign at a historic ceremony at St James’ Palace in London today (Saturday 10th September).
Following a centuries’ old tradition, there will also be a local Proclamation to announce the accession to the throne of our new monarch, to be held in Newport tomorrow (Sunday 11th September).
Attend the IW proclamation
Residents are invited to join the High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight, Kay Marriott, and His Majesty’s Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Brigadier Maurice Sheen, in St Thomas’ Square, Newport, for the reading of the Proclamation at 1pm.
- Where: St Thomas’ Square, Newport, outside the Newport Minster.
- When: Sunday 11 September 2022.
- Time: 1pm.
On the Island, flags will be raised at exactly 11am today which is the moment King Charles III is proclaimed King in London. Raising the flags marks a ‘celebration’ of the incoming sovereign.
Flags will remain fully raised until 1.15pm on Sunday when the Proclamation of the King’s Accession will conclude in Newport.
Flags then return to half-mast and remain at half-mast until 8am on the day after the State Funeral when they return to full mast and fly as normal thereafter.
Books of Condolence
Books of Condolence have been opened at locations around the Island. Further details can be found on the council’s Website.
An online Book of Condolence for those who wish to leave messages is available on the Royal website.
News shared by Isle of Wight council press office, in their own words. Ed
