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Proclamation Gallery

Coordinates: 51°30′16″N 0°08′15″W / 51.5044°N 0.1375°W / 51.5044; -0.1375
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The Proclamation Gallery overlooking Friary Court at St James's Palace, London, where the proclamation is traditionally first read.

The Proclamation Gallery is a part of St James's Palace in London, England. It is used after the death of a reigning monarch. The Accession Council meets to declare the new monarch from the deceased monarch's line. Once the monarch makes a sacred oath to the council, the Garter King of Arms steps onto the Proclamation Gallery, which overlooks Friary Court to announce the new monarch.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ Fodor's (2013-08-13). Fodor's London 2014. Fodor's Travel. ISBN 9780770432201.
  2. ^ Wilkinson, Philip (2007-01-30). The British Monarchy For Dummies. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 9780470059319.

51°30′16″N 0°08′15″W / 51.5044°N 0.1375°W / 51.5044; -0.1375