As part of the service, King Charles III and Queen Camilla will present Maundy money to specially-nominated recipients as part of an ancient tradition which takes place each year on the Thursday before Easter Sunday.
Among the Sunderland recipients are Sister Josepha from the Sisters of Mercy convent in Thornhill and Richard Wilson, of Wilson’s Convenience Store in Ashbrooke.
1. The King greets the crowds
King Charles and Queen Camilla are greeted by crowds of well wishers as they attend a Maundy Service at Durham Cathedral this morning (THURS), the first Royal Maundy Service held at the cathedral in almost 60 years. | North News & Pictures
2. Royal Maundy
As part of the Royal Maundy service, King Charles and Queen Camilla will present the Maundy recipients – 76 men and 76women – with two purses: one red and one white, containing Maundy Money. | North News & Pictures
3. A proud moment
By ancient tradition, four children accompany the monarch as he walks around the cathedral distributing the Maundy Money, each carrying a posy of flowers. This year, Euan Black and Indrakshi Chatterjee from Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation and Sam Parkinson and Eve Brown from Durham Johnston School were invited to play these historic roles in the service and their parents were invited to the service to witness this proud moment. | North News & Pictures
4. Flying the flag
Thousands flocked to Palace Green for a glimpse of the Royals. | North News & Pictures