King Charles and Queen Camilla Attend Maundy Service at Historic Durham Cathedral

King Charles and Queen Camilla participated in the annual Maundy Service held at Durham Cathedral, according to information released by Buckingham Palace.

Durham Cathedral, established in 1093, is situated approximately 265 miles (426 km) to the north of London.

During the service, the royal couple continued the tradition of presenting “Maundy recipients – 76 men and 76 women – with two purses: one red and one white, containing Maundy Money.”

Durham holds a particular place in King Charles’s history, as Durham University awarded him an honorary Doctorate of Civil Law in 1998.

The Royal Maundy gifts are a gesture of recognizing exceptional service and the positive impact made on the lives of individuals within their respective communities, the palace stated.

The statement further explained that “The white purse contains a collection of specially minted silver Maundy coins, while this year’s Red Purse includes a £5 coin commemorating The Queen Mother, and a 50p coin highlighting stories from WWII.”

Upon their arrival, the King and Queen each received a Nosegay. A team of florists arranged the flowers, using local blooms sourced from nearby farm growers.

The Royal Maundy Service was previously conducted in Durham in 1967.