The Queen has pulled out of a traditional Easter service in Windsor Castle which she normally always attends, following a period of ill health
April 08, 2022 - 16:17 BST Ainhoa Barcelona The Queen has asked her son Prince Charles and his wife Camilla to represent her at the traditional Royal Maundy Service at St George's Chapel, Windsor next Thursday 14 April.
Following the service, the royals will proceed to the West Steps where an official photograph will be taken of Their Royal Highnesses and the Royal Maundy party.The Queen usually attends the Maundy Thursday church service every year where she distributes specially minted coins in one red purse and one white, known as the Maundy Gift, to deserving recipients. These are usually members of the public recommended for their service to the Church and the local community.
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