When and where to see King Charles III proclamation in Berkshire

The event, known as the Proclamation, will take place in two parts: First the County proclamation outside Reading Town Hall at 1pm, then the Reading Proclamation outside Reading Minster at 2pm.

At the latter, the Mayor of Reading, Rachel Eden, will express the town’s gratitude for the lifetime of service given by the UK’s longest-reigning Monarch, before the High Sheriff of Berkshire marks the start of King Charles III’s reign.

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Mayor Eden said: “I am certain everybody in Reading shares in the sorrow felt across the country today, but also deep gratitude for the lifetime of service of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.

“On Sunday I will be honoured to read Reading’s Proclamation of the start of the new reign on behalf of the people of Reading.”

A National Proclamation will be read the previous day at St James’s Palace, ahead of local and regional Proclamations across the UK.

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Reading Council Leader Jason Brock said: “Like the rest of the nation, there is real sadness in Reading today at the passing of Her Majesty.

“As we mourn her, we will also commemorate her life and sincerely acknowledge the dutiful service she has given to our country and her people.

“Sunday’s ceremonies are an opportunity for residents to hear the formal Proclamations announced in Reading expressing the town’s immense sadness and gratitude, and marking the beginning of the reign of King Charles III.

“I hope as many residents as possible will be able to attend.”

Residents who wish to lay flowers may do so at Queen Victoria Statue, outside the Town Hall.

For residents who are unable to attend in person, the Council will be livestreaming both Proclamations on Sunday at https://www.youtube.com/c/ReadingCouncilNews