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Sept 2022
Flags across the Harrogate district have been raised back up to full mast, on the occasion of the proclamation of His Majesty King Charles III.
They will return to half mast tomorrow in observance of the period of mourning for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Residents are continuing to pay tribute to the Queen following her death on Thursday afternoon.
Flowers have been have been laid by mourners by the War Memorial in Harrogate, with some featuring heartfelt messages.
One family wrote:
Churches remain open today for tributes, reflection and mourning.
Yesterday around 100 people signed the book of condolence at the church, which will hold a special prayer service today at 12pm.
Ripon Cathedral will hold a special Choral Evensong at 5.30pm with prayers.
Later today church bells will ring out once more to formally proclaim Charles as the new sovereign. This time it will be a celebratory peal and the bells will be unmuffled.
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