Royal Maundy takes place each year on the Thursday before Easter Sunday and is a special service in which The King expresses his gratitude for those who serve and volunteer in their communities by giving them Maundy Money.
Sister Josepha and Richard and Denise Wilson from Wilson’s convenience store in Ashbrooke were two worthy recipients from Sunderland.
There were flags being waved, Union Jack suits worn, the national anthem was sang, and even a Corgi named after the Queen was in attendance.
Check out these 17 fantastic photographs when the region came out in force to welcome King Charles and Queen Camilla to the North East.
1. Royal Maundy Service
King Charles and Queen Camilla were visiting the region for the Royal Maundy Service. | National World Photo: National World
2. A welcome fit for a King.
King Charles is greeted outside of Durham Cathedral. | North News & Pictures
3. Royal recognition.
Richard and Denise Wilson from Wilson’s convenience store in Ashbrooke. | Submitted. Photo: Submitted
4. A day to remember
King Charles and Queen Camilla with Wearside school children Euan Black and Indrakshi Chatterjee from Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation and Sam Parkinson and Eve Brown from Durham Johnston School. | North News & Pictures northn