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.
17. The proclamation of King Charles III in Kettering
Members of the public paid their respects at the wreath laying Photo: Alison Bagley
18. The proclamation of King Charles III in Kettering
Flowers have been place around the flagpole, flying the union flag at half-mast Photo: Alison Bagley
19. The proclamation of King Charles III in Kettering
Mayor Cllr Keli Watts places a wreath in front of the Kettering council offices Photo: Alison Bagley
20. The proclamation of King Charles III in Kettering
The Mayor of Kettering thanked members of the public for coming and invited them to lay flowers and sign the book of condolence Photo: Alison Bagley