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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - 21 April 1926 - 8 September 2022
Posted: Mon, 12 Sep 2022 16:00 by Jeni
Further to the sad news of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Shirebrook Town Council joins the nation in mourning and sends heartfelt sympathies to the Royal Family at this time of great sorrow.
We will be flying our flags at half-mast as a mark of respect during the period of mourning and there is a book of condolence available for people to sign in the Town Hall. Flowers may be laid in remembrance on the area around the flag pole on Shirebrook Market Place. More »
Official information is available on the following website:
The Proclamation of King Charles III
Posted: Mon, 12 Sep 2022 15:30 by Jeni
We, the people of the Civil Parish of Shirebrook are united together during this period of National Mourning following the passing of our late Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II on 8th September 2022. Our sadness at this time is shared by people across the globe, as we remember with affection and gratitude, the lifetime of service given by our longest reigning Monarch.
However, the basis on which our monarchy is built, has ensured that through the centuries, the Crown has passed in an unbroken line of succession. The Accession Council met in the State Apartments of St. James's Palace, London, to proclaim our new Sovereign in London on 10th September 2022. This marks the formal Proclamation to the people of the United Kingdom, of the beginning of our new King's reign. The Proclamation was read by Garter King of Arms, accompanied by the Earl Marshal, other Officers of Arms and the Sergeant's at Arms. More »
The flags which had flown at half-mast since The Queen's death were raised briefly to their full height to mark the start of His Majesty King Charles III's reign...
For further information please see attached Proclamation... » Less
