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Tameside celebrates proclamation of King Charles III

There were mixed emotions as Tameside paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II and celebrated the proclamation of King Charles III. 

The short ceremony took place at 3pm at Dukinfield Town Hall, led by Civic Mayor of Tameside Councillor Mike Glover. 

Local councillors and Stalybridge and Hyde MP Jonathan Reynolds joined members of the public in attendance. 

Tameside Council said: "Thank you to everyone who joined us both in person and online to mark the historic occasion." 

The historic event followed a ceremony at St James's Palace in London on Saturday morning, when King Charles was confirmed as the new monarch before the Accession Council. 

Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully at Balmoral in Scotland on Thursday at the age of 96. She was the United Kingdom's longest-serving monarch, having reigned for just over 70 years. 

Watch a video of those in attendance singing the national anthem God Save The King at the top of the page.

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