PREVIEW: #KingCharles III was unable to attend the traditional royal Maundy Thursday service during Holy Week, where the monarch distributes specially minted coins to deserving individuals. Queen Camilla stepped in to give the speech and hand out the coin
Apr 03, 12:42 AM
PREVIEW: #KingCharles III was unable to attend the traditional royal Maundy Thursday service during Holy Week, where the monarch distributes specially minted coins to deserving individuals. Queen Camilla stepped in to give the speech and hand out the coins in the King's absence. The ceremony, which dates back to medieval times, is usually the first significant event the monarch undertakes during their reign. Gregory Copley, a colleague, provided insight into the historical significance of this tradition.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Maundy.
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