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.
13. Front of the queue
Many people left their homes in the early hours of the morning to get a place at the front of the crowd. | National World. Photo: National World.
14. God save the King
The congregation sang the national anthem at the end of the service. | National World Photo: National World
15. Arriving in style
The King arrived to a guard of honour. | National World Photo: National World
16. Enjoying a chat.
King Charles enjoying a chat as he enters the cathedral. | National World Photo: National World