Across the country today, ceremonies will be held in major cities to proclaim the accession of King Charles III. The new monarch was officially proclaimed yesterday in a historic ceremony at St James's Palace, but now announcements will take place across the UK in a centuries-old tradition.
The ceremonies were originally created to be the first way members of the public would learn about the news. Although this is not the case anymore, they mark a significant moment in the accession of the new King and the mourning of Queen Elizabeth.
Ceremonies are open to the public and will see public figures make speeches. Manchester will see King Charles III's proclamation at 1pm in St Peter's Square, following similar proclamations to the people of London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast which will take place earlier. This is the official 'county' proclamation, and will see Lord Mayor of Manchester Cllr Donna Ludford and Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester Diane Hawkins will give introductory addresses before High Sheriff of Greater Manchester Lorraine Worsley-Carter MBE reads the proclamation.
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Following this, other nine Greater Manchester local authorities, who will be in attendance, will then be given copies of the proclamation to read in their own areas.
A number of road closures and tram changes are in place while these ceremonies take place.
Tram
Metrolink services through St Peter's Square will be paused from 11.30am until 2pm.
During this time, trams will operate as follows:
- Altrincham to Deansgate-Castlefield
- Ashton to Piccadilly
- Bury to Piccadilly
- East Didsbury to Deansgate-Castlefield
- Eccles/MediaCityUK to Cornbrook
- Manchester Airport to Firswood (passengers can transfer to an East Didsbury service to reach the city centre)
- Rochdale to Exchange Square
- Trafford Centre to Cornbrook
No replacement bus services will operate during the closure.
Passengers are advised to walk between stops or use the Free Bus services.
Anyone with accessibility issues seeking assistance should contact Metrolink through the on-stop passenger help points.
Bus diversions
The following bus services will be on diversion from 10am until 3pm.
- 197 (in both directions)
- Free Bus 2
Manchester
On Sunday, between 10am and 3pm, a number of road closures will be in place.
- Peter Street from Watson Street to George Street
- Mount Street from Windmill Street to County Street
- Museum Street from Windmill Street to Peter Street
- Southmill Street from Windmill Street to Lloyd Street
- Bootle Street from Mount Street to Jerusalem Place
- Central Street from Southmill Street to Mount Street
- Jackson's Row from Southmill Street to the Synagogue
Oldham
Between 2.30pm and 4pm road closures will be in place as follows:
- Henshaw Street from St Mary’s Way to Market Place
- Market Place from Henshaw Street to High Street
- Curzon Street from High Street to Albion Street
- Albion Street from Henshaw Street to Lord Street
- Lord Street from Rock Street to High Street
- Church Terrace from High Street to Church Street
- Church Street from Church Terrace to St Mary’s Way
- Yorkshire Street from High Street to St Mary’s Way
- Greaves Street from Union Street to Yorkshire Street
- Queen Street from Yorkshire Street to Union Street
- Firth Street from Greaves Street to Queen Street
Stockport
Between 2pm and 4pm, A6 Stockport Road will be closed outside the town hall in both directions.
Trafford
Between 1.30pm and 3pm, Talbot Road will be closed between Warwick Road and Great Stone Road.
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