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Queen Camilla stands in for Charles at historic Easter service as King shares message


Queen Camilla has stepped in for King Charles at the annual Royal Maundy Service at Worcester Cathedral on Thursday as the monarch continues his cancer treatment

Queen Camilla has stepped in for King Charles at the annual Royal Maundy Service (Image: 2024 PA Media, All Rights Reserved) Read MoreRelated Articles Reason why Prince William didn't appear in Kate Middleton's emotional cancer announcement video Today, sovereigns no longer wash the feet of the needy as they did in medieval times, but 75 women and 75 men – signifying the King’s age – will be presented with two purses, one red and one white, filled with Maundy money. Camilla deputised for the King in the ceremony, a first for a Queen Consort (Image: 2024 PA Media, All Rights Reserved)Charles also said: "In this country we are blessed by all the different services that exist for our welfare.

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