Hundreds of residents have gathered in town centres across the county to hear the proclamation of the accession of King Charles III.
A ceremony in Northamptonshire’s county town on the steps of saints of All Saints Church in Northampton on Sunday (September 11) at 1pm, heralded the start of the roll-out of the official news.
The message was passed to the town councils with announcements across North Northamptonshire.
In Kettering, town mayor Cllr Keli Watts was joined by members of the town council, unitary councillors and representatives of the civic church – St Peter and St Paul.
After paying tribute to Her Late Majesty, Elizabeth II, Cllr Watts read the proclamation before leading the shout of ‘God save the King’.
Those assembled sang the national anthem, sometimes stumbling over the unfamiliar words, followed by a rousing three cheers.
People then laid flowers and wreaths outside the council offices.
13. The proclamation of King Charles III in Kettering
Standing in honour of the late Queen Photo: Alison Bagley
14. The proclamation of King Charles III in Kettering
Standing to sing the national anthem Photo: Alison Bagley
15. The proclamation of King Charles III in Kettering
Dignitaries and the members of the public processed to Bowling Green Road to lay wreathes Photo: Alison Bagley
16. The proclamation of King Charles III in Kettering
On behalf of the people of Kettering Mayor Cllr Keli Watts placed a wreath in memory of the late Queen Elizabeth II Photo: Alison Bagley