21 photos as King and Queen visit Durham Cathedral for Royal Maundy service
- King Charles and Queen Camilla attended the annual Maundy service at Durham Cathedral on April 17.
- The Maundy service commemorates Maundy Thursday, remembering Jesus' service and humility.
- The King greeted the congregation as part of the ancient Christian tradition.
- The King, age 76, gave specially-minted coins to 76 men and 76 women; this year's coins included ones commemorating the Queen Mother and WWII.
- Recipients were recognized for their service to their churches and local communities, marking the first service at the cathedral in nearly 60 years.
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King and Queen take part in one of the oldest royal traditions
The King and Queen have taken part in one of the oldest royal traditions with the Monarch all smiles as he greeted well wishers and made a quip about his health.
Wearside children "excited and honoured" to meet King Charles in Royal Maundy Service
"I feel honoured to have been chosen to do this and I'm excited for the service and to meet the King" - the words of Durham schoolgirl Eve Brown, 12, who is one of four Wearside children set to take part in tomorrow’s Royal Maundy service at Durham Cathedral.
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