United Kingdom
Proclamation Day in the United Kingdom, and presumably the other Commonwealth realms, is the day on which a new King or Queen is proclaimed following a Demise of the Crown.
In the UK, this is marked by the raising of the Union Flag from half-mast to its normal position, an exception in the normal process of mourning. However, the Royal Standard is never flown at half-mast. When the monarch dies, the flag is lowered and immediately raised again, in accordance with the custom The King is dead. Long live the King.
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Famous quotes containing the words united and/or kingdom:
“Falling in love with a United States Senator is a splendid ordeal. One is nestled snugly into the bosom of power but also placed squarely in the hazardous path of exposure.”
—Barbara Howar (b. 1934)
“The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David. He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.””
—Bible: New Testament, Luke 1:30-33.