A proclamation ceremony was held in Welshpool to formally announce the ascension of King Charles III to the throne.
Regional ceremonies took place in counties and towns across the UK over the weekend, with the announcement in Welshpool being made on Sunday, September 11 at 3pm.
Charles III was named king on Saturday morning following a meeting of the Accession Council at St James's Palace in London, with proclamations read to the public at various points across the UK over the following day.
The announcement in Welshpool took place outside the Town Hall, with various members of Welshpool Town Council and Powys County Council present for the ceremony.
The announcement was read aloud by Jonathan Wilkinson, deputy vice chair of Powys County Council.
Speaking on the importance of bringing the announcement to rural towns, he said: “I think the Queen was held in such high respect and admiration, it’s important this proclamation be made in every town so that the public can be allowed to be a part of the process.
“I’m very proud to play a part in this moment, to reflect on the legacy of the Queen and maintain continuity by introducing the new King.
“It’s an unprecedented event to organise, and everyone who helped arrange it has been learning as they go, but when all is said and done I think it’s been very moving.”
Reverend Adam Pawley of St Mary’s Church read a prayer at the ceremony, having led a Sunday service in remembrance of the Queen earlier that day.
He said: “It’s a privilege to have the opportunity to do this and play a small part in this historic occasion.
“Normally we have between 20 and 30 people at our service but today as many as 60 came out to pay their respects.”
MP for Montgomeryshire, Craig Williams, was also in attendance as he prepared to travel down to London for King Charles’ first address to the House of Commons.
Describing the atmosphere in parliament when they heard the news of Queen Elizabeth II’s death, he said: “Being in the chamber when the news broke was very emotional.
“You can feel the weight of history with these events, a moment where you know the whole world is standing still.
“The chamber was filled with shock and disbelief, but in a reassuringly British way, eventually protocol kicked in and everyone went about doing what needed to be done.”
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