Thousands of people are tightly packed along barriers on the Royal Mile and have just heard the proclamation read from a pulpit near at Mercat Cross near St Giles' Cathesral.
Giving his first proclamation at Mercat Cross in Edinburgh, The Lord Lyon King of Arms told the crowd: “God save the King.”
The crowd shouted back in celebration: “God save the King.”
Some booing was also heard throughout the cheers.
The proclamation was followed by a 21-gun salute from the city’s castle moments later.
As the King’s Body Guard for Scotland and the guard of honour made their way towards Edinburgh Castle, the crowd broke out into a round of spontaneous applause.
9. High Court judges during an Accession Proclamation Ceremony at Mercat Cross
High Court judges during an Accession Proclamation Ceremony at Mercat Cross, Edinburgh, publicly proclaiming King Charles III as the new monarch. Photo: Jane Barlow
10. Proclaiming King Charles III as the new monarch.
(Left-right front ) Solicitor General for Scotland Ruth Charteris, Lord Advocate of Scottish Government Dorothy Bain, Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats Alex Cole-Hamilton, Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar, Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament Alison Johnstone, Scottish Secretary Alister Jack, and Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross during an Accession Proclamation Ceremony at Mercat Cross, Edinburgh, publicly proclaiming King Charles III as the new monarch. Photo: Jane Barlow