Wimborne town crier to read out Royal Proclamation

On the Early Bank Holiday Monday, 6 May Wimborne Mayor’s sergeant and town crier Chris Brown will join hundreds of town criers from the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man to proclaim the first anniversary of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

At 12 noon, Chris will stand on the Square to read out The Royal Proclamation which has been specially written for the occasion and agreed with Buckingham Palace.

Chris who is a Freeman of Wimborne Minster and lives in Pamphill says he is delighted and honoured to be representing Wimborne Minster and Colehill to make this historic proclamation.

He said: “From Medieval times, the town crier has been a primary means of news communication with townsfolk – from Royal proclamations, local bylaws, market days, to adverts and important information. It is a profession I am extremely proud to belong to, and to be able to announce the first anniversary of the coronation of our King and Queen to the residents of my town is a real honour.”

Bruno Peek Pageantmaster of The Royal Proclamation said: “We feel it is so important to celebrate this first anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty The King, and Her Majesty The Queen Camilla, as it is such a glorious occasion for the whole country.”