PROCLAMATION OF THE KING.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 29 January 1901, Page 4

PROCLAMATION OF THE KING.

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Eccieved this day at 9 7 a m. London, January 23, Details of the Proclamation,

Deputy-Garter King of College Arms read the Proclamation from the balcony of tho Palace. Lord Roberts and officers of State were present.

Fanfare trumpets sounded the National Anthem played by the band of the Foot Guards amidst great cheering.

A red cordon was placed across the Strand to symbolise Temple Bar which no longer exists here. The Lord Mayor and Corporation awaited the Duke of Norfolk, the Earl and Marshall who were accompanied by heralds and pursuivants.

The junior pursuivant having obtained permission to enter the city, the stately procession proceeded the civic dignitaries joining in at the end of Chancery Lane.

The trumpeters blew the fanfare and the herald in rich tabard read the proclamation.

The crowds cheered as they proceeded to the steps of the Royal Exchange, where another fanfare was blown and proclamation read.

An immense concourse of stockbrokers were in the city. The men cheered the King from the balcony. At the Mansion House the Lord Mayor invited the crowd to sing the National Anthem which met with an immediate response, followed by tumultuous cheers. The Mayor supplied refreshments to the heralds and officials of the College of Arms.

A Royal Salute of 101 guns was bred at Aldershot.

The warships wore dressed and Royal Salutes fired at many places. The King was also proclaimed at Winchester, Dublin, and other cities. Judges and King’s Counsel have been resworn.

Sydney, January 29. The King was proclaimed in the various States of the Commonwealth.