Maundy Thursday

On Thursday, the King and Queen took part in the traditional Maundy Thursday service, held this year at Durham Cathedral.

For Christians, the Maundy Thursday service marks the Last Supper - and the King's message speaks of the humility of Jesus who "knelt and washed the feet of many of those who would abandon him".

On Holy Thursday, known in Britain as Maundy Thursday, Charles skipped a service at which the monarch traditionally hands out gifts of special “Maundy Money” coins to people involved in community service.

Earlier this week the King spoke of his "great sadness" at missing the traditional Maundy Thursday service, which was instead attended by Queen Camilla.

The event is held every year on the Thursday before Easter, known as Maundy Thursday in Britain.