Hundreds of people have gathered by Lowestoft seafront to hear the proclamation of accession of King Charles III read out on Sunday afternoon.

A large crowd was at Royal Plain as the proclamation was read out at 3.30pm by the mayor of Lowestoft Alan Green.

Lowestoft Journal: Lowestoft mayor Alan Green reads out the proclamationLowestoft mayor Alan Green reads out the proclamation (Image: Mick Howes)

After the reading the national anthem was sung by Diana Moore accompanied by Gemma Eglington.

Lowestoft Journal: The national anthem was sung by Diana Moore accompanied by Gemma Eglington.The national anthem was sung by Diana Moore accompanied by Gemma Eglington. (Image: Mick Howes)

The crowd then gave a rousing three cheers for King Charles III.

Lowestoft Journal: The ceremony had started with a welcome by Deborah Cadman, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Suffolk.The ceremony had started with a welcome by Deborah Cadman, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Suffolk. (Image: Mick Howes)

The ceremony had started with a welcome by Deborah Cadman, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Suffolk.

Lowestoft Journal: A large crowd gathered at Royal Plain in Lowestoft for the reading of the proclamation of accessionA large crowd gathered at Royal Plain in Lowestoft for the reading of the proclamation of accession (Image: Mick Howes)

Elsewhere in the the east Suffolk area similar proclamation ceremonies were held at Beccles, Bungay, Halesworth and Southwold.

Lowestoft Journal: Hundreds gathered for the historic eventHundreds gathered for the historic event (Image: Mick Howes)

East Suffolk Council has provided books of condolence at its Riverside Offices in Lowestoft and at the town's Marina Customer Services Centre to allow residents to pay their respects to the Queen.