Major roads are to be closed in Reading ahead of the Proclamation of King Charles III in the town today (September 11).

Residents have been invited to witness a public tribute to Queen Elizabeth and the formal announcement of the King’s reign to the people of Reading.

The event will take place in two parts: First the County proclamation outside Reading Town Hall at 1pm, then the Reading Proclamation outside Reading Minster at 2pm.

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The following roads will be closed to vehicles from 10am.

  • Castle Street, from Broad Street Mall Car Park to Bridge Street
  • Bridge Street, at the junction with Castle Street
  • Hosier Street, at the junction with St Mary’s Butts
  • St Mary’s Butts, from Oxford Road to Castle Street
  • Chain Street
  • Minster Street, from Earley Place to Gun Street
  • Gun Street
  • Friar Street, from Cross Street to Valpy Street
  • The Forbury, from Valpy Street onward
  • Market Place
  • Butter Martker
  • High Street