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King Charles Resumes Royal Maundy Tradition with Message of Love and Unity

The monarch marked his return to the centuries-old ceremony at Durham Cathedral while continuing cancer treatment, emphasizing interfaith compassion and humanitarian resilience in his Easter message.

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Royal tour artist Fraser Scarfe observes and illustrates King Charles III in the gardens of Villa Wolkonsky, in Rome, Italy, April 10, 2025. Victoria Jones/Pool via REUTERS
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Overview

  • King Charles III attended the Royal Maundy service at Durham Cathedral, distributing Maundy money to 152 recipients in recognition of their Christian service.
  • In his Easter message, the King highlighted love as a universal virtue shared across Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and other faiths, calling it the greatest of virtues.
  • Charles reflected on humanity's capacity for both cruelty and kindness, praising humanitarian workers for their courage and compassion in war-torn regions.
  • The service marks the King's return to this tradition after missing last year due to cancer treatment, with Queen Camilla stepping in for him in 2024.
  • This year's Maundy coins included a £5 coin commemorating the Queen Mother and a 50p coin featuring World War II themes, underscoring the service's historical significance.