Rochdale joins proclamation ceremonies across the UK

The Proclamation to announce Charles III as King was read by the Mayor of Rochdale, Councillor Ali Ahmed, outside Number One Riverside on Sunday 11th September.

Hundreds of people joined the short ceremony, which joined those taking place across the country.

As three cheers were given for the new King, the brass band from Wardle Academy performed the national anthem.

Rochdale Borough Council would like to thank everyone that came along to the event to pay their respects to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and welcome King Charles III.

After the Proclamation, Council Leader, Councillor Neil Emmott, signed the book of condolence at Number One Riverside. He then joined the Mayor of Rochdale to lay some flowers at Rochdale Cenotaph.