The Prince of Wales, and the heir of the British throne Prince Charles, and his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall Camilla, represented Queen Elizabeth II for the traditional Royal Maundy services on Thursday.
The Royal couple travelled to Windsor Castle for the Royal services at St. George Chapel, and they took the annual usual role of Her Majesty at the services as she couldn't make it.
Dates back to 600 AD, the occasion is based on distributing special Maundy coins to local pensioners in a service which commemorates Jesus Christ's move of washing the feet of his students before the Last Supper.
It was reported last week that Queen Elizabeth II will drop out the annual pre-Easter traditions, Royal Maundy Services, at St. George Chapel in Windsor Castle on April 14.
For the first time, the Duchess of Cornwall will take the Queen’s place at the services, while the heir of the British throne, Prince Charles will disturb the coins.
The 95-year-old monarch is currently handling light desk duties, and virtual appearances from Windsor Castle.
The last in-person appearance made by Queen Elizabeth II was last week’s Prince Philip’s memorial services at Westminister Abbey.
The event was a celebration of the late Duke of Edinberg’s life achievements as the Queen’s consort. He was described as a “remarkable man” committed to “down-to-earth” causes.
Today’s services were the first major public event that saw the 95-year-old monarch’s appearance since her recovery from Coronavirus.
Queen Elizabeth arrived at the scene of the Royal services in her car and was accompanied by her youngest son Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex.
Moreover, the Crown Prince of the British throne, Prince Charles, his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, the Royal Princess Anne, and the Duke of York, Prince Andrew, who appeared for the first time in public after accusing him of sexual assaults.
In addition, the second in the line to the throne and the Duke of Cambridge, Prince William, the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton, and their three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
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