The people of Reading have been invited to hear formal proclamations of the beginning of His Majesty King Charles III's reign this Sunday.

The proclamation of his Kingship will take place for the Royal County of Berkshire at 1pm outside Reading Town Hall.

Later, councillor Rachel Eden, the Mayor of Reading, will proclaim to the people of Reading that Charles is King at 2pm outside the front of Reading Minster at St Mary's Butts.

Residents of Reading are invited to attend either event on Sunday, September 11.

Jason Brock (Labour, Southcote), the leader of Reading Borough Council, said: “Like the rest of the nation, there is real sadness in Reading today at the passing of Her Majesty.

"As we mourn her, we will also commemorate her life and sincerely acknowledge the dutiful service she has given to our country and her people."

"Sunday’s ceremonies are an opportunity for residents to hear the formal Proclamations announced in Reading expressing the town’s immense sadness and gratitude, and marking the beginning of the reign of King Charles III.

"I hope as many residents as possible will be able to attend.”

Councillor Rachel Eden (Labour, Whitley) the Mayor of Reading, added: “I am certain everybody in Reading shares in the sorrow felt across the country today, but also deep gratitude for the lifetime of service of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. “On Sunday I will be honoured to read Reading’s Proclamation of the start of the new reign on behalf of the people of Reading.

"I invite residents and organisations across the town to join me at the front of Reading Minster at 2pm, or at the 1pm County Ceremony at the Town Hall, where the Proclamation will be read by the High Sheriff of Berkshire.”

The National Proclamation of King Charles III's reign will take place at St James’s Palace in London at 11am the day before on Saturday, September 10.

The people of Reading can write tributes to  Queen Elizabeth II in Reading's own online Book of Condolence or sign the national Book of Condolence on the Royal website.

Alternatively, tributes can be written in physical books of condolence at Reading Town Hall, Reading Minster in St Mary’s Butts and all Reading Library Branches (except Central Library) during normal opening hours. All Books of Condolence will remain open until the day after the funeral.

Furthermore, people can also lay flowers at the statue of Queen Victoria at Reading Town Hall Square.