Members of the the Yeomen of the Guard, Charles, Camilla and The Right Reverend Gregory Cameron, Bishop of St Asaph pose for a formal photograph after the Royal Maundy Service at St Asaph Cathedral in North Wales (Chris Jackson/PA)
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2 April 2026
The King and Queen appeared in high spirits as they arrived at St Asaph Cathedral to mark the Royal Maundy Service, a centuries-old tradition which sees the monarch distribute specially-minted coins to pensioners in recognition of their service to the community.
Cathedral choristers in a row arrive at St Asaph Cathedral ahead of the Royal Maundy Service (Aaron Chown/PA)
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The King’s Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard await the King and Queen outside St Asaph Cathedral (Aaron Chown/PA)
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Camilla wore a navy blue silk crepe pleated dress and navy blue wool crepe embroidered coat, both by Christian Dior, for the occasion (Aaron Chown/PA)
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The cathedral in North Wales provided a striking backdrop, with crowds gathering to catch a glimpse of the royal couple and the Yeomen of the Guard as they greeted well-wishers.
Chares and Camilla wave to members of the public gathered outside the cathedral (Aaron Chown/PA)
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It is the first time the Royal Maundy Service has been held in Wales since 1982 and only the second time in its history (Chris Jackson/PA)
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A member of the Yeomen of the Guard carrying Maundy purses during the service (Chris Jackson/PA)
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Charles sings during the service (Chris Jackson/PA)
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A member of the clergy carries the processional Cross of Wales during the service (Chris Jackson/PA)
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Charles shakes hands with some of the 77 men and 77 women Maundy recipients during the service (Chris Jackson/PA)
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Members of the Yeomen of the Guard attend the Royal Maundy Service (Chris Jackson/PA)
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The King spoke with well-wishers following the service (Aaron Chown/PA)
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A young well-wisher reaches out to shake Camilla’s hand after the service (Chris Jackson/PA)
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