King Charles has taken part in a centuries-old Easter tradition for the first time since becoming monarch.
The King and Queen Consort's car passing a noisy group of protesters
The royal couple were also expected to formally open the Minster's new Refectory Restaurant as part of their visit, which is on the site of a former school that was forced to close in 2020 due to financial difficulties. The first recorded distribution of Maundy money took place at Knaresborough in North Yorkshire by King John in 1210.Queen Elizabeth II decided the traditional ceremony should take place in a different Anglican cathedral each year, to ensure it was not always held in London.
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