George V was proclaimed King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, after his father, King Edward VII, died in the late hours of 6 May 1910. He was proclaimed king the following week, the first proclamation taking place on 7 May 1910 at St James's Palace.
The Lords of the Privy Council met at 4 p.m. on 7 May 1910 at St James's Palace, and gave orders for proclaiming King George V. After the preparations for the proclamation of accession, it had been issued for publication in a supplement to that day's London Gazette: <div style="padding: 1px; text-align:left; margin:auto; border:1px solid #7BA05B; color:#000000; width:90%;"></div>
The proclamation in Australia took place at Government House in Melbourne on 9 May.
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