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.
9. Even the pet Corgi came along.
Helen Herbert with daughter Jessica Herbert, and Pat Johnson with Lilly Bet the Corgi. | National World. Photo: National World.
10. A right Royal occasion.
One of the Beefeaters stands guard outside of Durham Cathedral. | National World Photo: National World
11. Flags and wigs.
A family shows their support for the King. | National World Photo: National World
12. Flag waving with a smile
There were lots of smiles and Union Jacks being waved. | National World Photo: National World