Mayor of Trafford has proclaimed the new King of the UK.

Tory Cllr Chris Boyes praised King Charles III after proclaiming the new sovereign outside Trafford Town Hall at 3pm on Sunday.

This follows the proclamation that took place at St James’s Palace, London, on Saturday.

Cllr Boyes said: “All of the thoughts and best wishes of the borough of Trafford are with our new King as he begins his reign.

“The decades of service and duty as Prince of Wales has shown King Charles to be a worthy successor to Queen Elizabeth. At our best, we are a country that prospers through respect and tolerance, while maintaining innovation and tradition. These are traits embodied throughout His Majesty’s life, in his work for the Prince of Wales Trust, his service in the Armed Forces and his concern for the environment.

“Whatever the future holds for us, King Charles will be an important figurehead for Britain and the Commonwealth, providing important stability and continuity.”

Meanwhile, books of condolence remain open for residents to pay their respects to The Queen. They are at Trafford Town Hall, Sale Waterside and Altrincham Town Hall and have already been signed by the Mayor, as well as Cllr Andrew Western, leader of Trafford Council.

Residents wishing to pay respects can also place flowers in the sunken garden next to Trafford Town Hall.

Flags that had been lowered at Council buildings as a sign of respect, were raised again to full mast following King Charles’s proclamation. They have again been lowered to half mast and will remain so until after the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.