History was made today as royal proclamation read out across Suffolk.

Nearly 10,000 people from across the county, including many from the Shotley peninsula witnessed the Proclamation at Ipswich's Cornhill.

A contingent of pupils from the Royal Hospital School in the naval uniforms were part of the colour parade formed up outside the town hall.

Ganges ward member, and Babergh vice - chairman Derek Davis was on the steps as the High Sheriff read the official proclamation making King Charles III as the new monarch following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Dignitaries on the steps at the Cornhill (Picture credit: SCC)

MPs from across the county, included deputy prime minister Therese Coffey, Jo Churchill and Tom Hunt, although Hadleigh's South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge was noticeable by his absence, although he did go to the Sudbury event.

The formal announcement of the new Sovereign – known as the Proclamation of the Accession – was then made at 24 locations in the county on Sunday.

Cllr Davis, represented Babergh at the Sudbury proclamation, and said: "It is incredible to know that Babergh was not even formed as a council when Elizabeth was proclaimed Queen, so to represent the district at this historic occasion was incredibly moving.

"While the sorrow at the loss of the Queen still bites deeply, the proclamation of King Charles III as our new monarch marks a new chapter for the district, the county and the country.

"Just as we were proud to serve the Queen, as she served us right up until the day she died, we will continue that allegiance to the King Charles III."

Sudbury proclamation

Cllr John Ward, Babergh leader, representing the council at the Hadleigh proclamation, said: "The momentous events of the past few days have been incredibly sad for us all, but at the same time they have included hope for the future. Today's accession proclamations are about that future. I watched the county proclamation from the Cornhill in Ipswich and later I was privileged to represent Babergh at the proclamation in Hadleigh.

"A large crowd gathered to participate in this historic event. It was very moving and I was proud that so many Hadleigh residents were there for our new king."

A reading was also held outside Shotley village hall at 3.30pm.