Details of the Proclamation in Lancashire revealed
Ceremony will first take place in Preston on Sunday
Preston City Council will follow strict, traditional rules which will be carried out in every region across the country. It has been agreed that the Proclamation for Lancashire for His Majesty The King will be held in Preston Flag Market, the city’s main central square.
The Proclamation for Lancashire Ceremony – What you need to know:
Preston Flag Market
Sunday 11th September 2022
From 12:30pm
Order of Service:
• Welcome from Cllr Neil Darby, Mayor of Preston
• Introduction from Lord Shuttleworth, Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire KG KCVO
• Introduction and Proclamation read by the High Sheriff of Lancashire, Martin Ainscough DL
• Three cheers for His Majesty The King
• One verse of the National Anthem
Public dignitaries and VIPs across the county are invited to attend the Proclamation and the general public is encouraged to attend this historic event.
Lord Shuttleworth, Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire, The Queen’s representative, will accompany the High Sheriff of Lancashire, Martin Ainsworth DL, who will read the Proclamation for Lancashire, from the steps of the Harris Museum and Art Gallery at 1:00pm. Every county in the United Kingdom will make the Proclamation at the same time. Once the Proclamation has been read by the High Sheriff, all Mayors may, if they wish, read it again in their own district.
Due to expected large crowds on the day, a number of roads within the area surrounding the Harris will be closed. Cheapside will be available for viewing the event and some roads available for emergency service use only. These restrictions will only be in place for the duration of the event.
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