Local events

Commemorative service at Southwell Minster

On Sunday 18 September, the Lord Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire, Sir John Peace, led a service of commemoration to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Southwell Minster. 

Local dignitaries from across Nottinghamshire attended the event to pay their respects, with a limited number of places available for members of the public.

The proclamation 

A proclamation of the accession of His Majesty King Charles III took place at County Hall in West Bridgford at 1pm on Sunday 11 September.

Sir John Peace, the Lord Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire, led the tributes to Queen Elizabeth II and the proclamation of the King was delivered by the High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire, Paul Southby.

A number of invited guests and special dignitaries were in attendance at the ceremony, which took place on the banks of the River Trent close to the flagpoles.

 A selection of images from the event can be found below.