King Charles and Queen Camilla have taken on the crucial responsibility of continuing some of the most important traditions that exist in the royal family.
Maundy Thursday is a tradition dear to Charles and he has never missed it, except in 2024, when he was recovering from his cancer diagnosis.
Observed on the last Thursday before Easter Sunday at St Asaph’s Cathedral in North Wales, it commemorates the Last Supper and the importance of humility and service to others. The monarch travels especially to Wales.
He will distribute special coins to members of the community before returning to England for the Easter Sunday service at St George’s Chapel.
However, the service may not go ahead as planned, as anti-monarchy groups have announced plans to protest in light of the Andrew-Epstein scandal and answer burning questions from the public.
Republic issued a statement that they will boo members of the royal family during the service and ask how much they knew about the horrific details that have come to light in Epstein’s files.
“On Maundy Thursday, the King and Queen will be at St Asaph’s Cathedral in North Wales, when 154 people will receive specially minted silver coins in recognition of their Christian service to their churches and communities,” it said.
“The Royal Maundy service is an ancient tradition with rich Last Supper symbolism. Republic will protest the Royal Maundy service at St Asaph THIS THURSDAY.”
They added: “We will ask Charles ‘What did you know?’ about the Andrew scandal. Join our rally, pledge to protest with us in Wales, link in bio. #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy #Epstein.”
The uproar has continued as the public have expressed their dismay at the delay in action being taken for the shamed Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. There are complaints about why the royals are still protecting the disgraced former prince despite the appalling allegations against him.
