Notes on Death of King Edward VII

King Died – 6th May 1910 King George V proclaimed King – 9th May 1910 Not known until morning of the 9th that Proclamation would take place that day. ‘Proclamation on Guildhall steps: Head of Naval and Military Establishments present. 100 Men of Gloucester Regiment with Band and Colour 100 Naval Men The Mayor preceded by the Mace Bearer with Mace draped in crepe. On the strike of 9 the Town clerk read the Proclamation. During the reading all present stood at the salute, Naval and Military Guards presenting Arms. As final works ‘God Save the king’ were repeated, band played God Save the King’. The Mayor called for three cheers for King George V. Then one for Queen Mary. This concluded the proceedings.’ Extracted from Portsmouth City Records Office, I/3