Proclamation of Accession

In the United Kingdom, upon the death of a monarch, a ceremonial body assemble to make a formal proclamation of the accession of the successor to the throne. Traditionally, the proclamation is read out in several location across the four nations including big cities such as Edinburgh, London, Windsor, and York. The proclamation was also read out in much smaller towns too, often gathering large crowds.
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Crowd at proclamation of accession of King Edward VIII, 1936
Crowd gathered at the proclamation of of accession for King Edward VIII at Kilmarnock Cross. King Ed
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Proclamation of accession of Edward VIII, 1936
Black and white photograph of the proclamation of accession of King Edward VIII. Photograph depicts
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Proclamation of accession of King George V, 1910
Black and white photograph of the proclamation of accession of King George V at Kilmarnock Cross in
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Proclamation of accession of King Edward VII, 1901
Black and white photograph of the proclamation of accession for King Edward VII. Photograph shows of
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