Proclamation ceremonies took place in Herefordshire and Shropshire publicly confirming King Charles as the new monarch.
The traditional ceremonies took place including in Hereford, Leominster, Ludlow and Shrewsbury.
A large crowd gathered in Leominster's Corn Square to hear the proclamation read by the town's mayor.
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