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 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.
