Proclamation of Queen Elizabeth II "God save the Queen" - Fanfares are sounded by trumpeters after the reading of the proclamation by the Norroy and Ulster King of Arms, Sir Gerald Wollaston, at temple bar. The first public proclamation of Queen Elizabeth's accession to the throne was made by the garter King of Arms this morning in the courtyard of St. James's Palace. Afterwards toe proclamation was read at Charing cross, Temple Bar, and the royal exchange. February 8, 1952. (Photo by Paul Popper).