Royal Maundy Service at St Asaph Cathedral
Photo: The Royal Household
King Charles led the traditional Royal Maundy Service at St Asaph Cathedral in North Wales, distributing Maundy gifts to approximately 77 men and 77 women.
The traditional Royal Maundy Service took place at St Asaph Cathedral in North Wales on Thursday morning. During the service, King Charles presented Royal Maundy gifts to approximately 77 men and 77 women from Wales and other dioceses across the United Kingdom.
King Charles distributing Maundy gifts to one of the recipients in the cathedral. Photo: The Royal Household
Maundy Money is distributed in recognition of recipients' outstanding Christian service and for making a difference to their local communities. The King presented each recipient with two purses containing the unique Maundy Money.
In the White Purse was a set of specially minted silver Maundy coins totalling 77 pennies, to match the King's age. In the Red Purse was a five-pound coin commemorating 100 years since Queen Elizabeth II's birth, and a 50p coin that celebrates the 50th anniversary of The King's Trust.
Queen Camilla greeting well-wishers outside St Asaph Cathedral. Photo: The Royal Household
King Charles greeting children outside St Asaph Cathedral after the service. Photo: The Royal Household
King Charles and Queen Camilla outside St Asaph Cathedral after the Royal Maundy Service. Photo: The Royal Household