HM King Charles III – Proclamation

Lerwick Town hall sml

The Proclamation of His Majesty King Charles III as monarch will be read outside Lerwick Town Hall tomorrow afternoon.  

Andrea Manson, Convener of Shetland Islands Council will read the Proclamation, accompanied by Bobby Hunter, Lord Lieutenant of Shetland, at 2pm tomorrow (Sunday 11th September). 

This will take place on the front steps of Lerwick Town Hall and members of the public are invited to attend, gathering from around 1.45pm. 

Following the Proclamation, the Union flag currently at full-mast, will return to half-mast until 8am on the morning after the State Funeral. 

The Book of Condolence is available at Lerwick Town Hall for the public to sign and floral tributes may be laid at the Jubilee Flower Park in Lerwick.

Published: 10th September 2022