Queen Heading To Leicester For Maundy Service On April 13

Queen Heading To Leicester For Maundy Service On April 13

By HRH Princess Eugene Majuru , 10 , Apr 2017 in International News

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Leicester Cathedral announced today that Her Majesty, accompanied by Prince Philip, would be handing out Maundy Money to 91 men and 91 women during a service in the city.

The tradition dates back to the year 600AD and each year the Queen visits a different cathedral.

Leicester is the only one of the 42 Anglican cathedrals in England Her Majesty has not been to on a Maundy Thursday.

The sub-dean of Leicester Cathedral, Canon Alison Adams, said: “Her Majesty The Queen visited us at the start of her Diamond Jubilee celebrations and we are proud to welcome her back.

“This will be a great celebration of faithful service to the community from both the City and County of Leicester.”

The men and women receiving the Maundy money have been chosen from around the county for the honour for services to the local community and the Church of England.

They will each receive a purse of special coins pressed for the occasion.

All 182 will have today received letters from Buckingham Palace letting them know they are invited to the cathedral.

The service will be led by the Queen’s own clergy and will also be attended by the Queen’s own choir.

The Rt Revd Martyn Snow, the Bishop of Leicester, said “I am delighted that the Royal Maundy service is to be held in Leicester Cathedral this year.

“It will be especially moving to see Her Majesty, who has devoted her life in Christian service to the country, giving purses of special coins to the men and women in recognition of their Christian service to the church and community here in our diocese.”

The Queen was last in Leicester in 2012 to begin her tour of the UK to mark her Diamond Jubilee.

City mayor Sir Peter Soulsby said: “It is wonderful news the Queen is coming back to Leicester for this Maundy ceremony at the heart of our historic city.

“We were honoured that she chose to begin her Jubilee tour here in Leicester and this will be a wonderful opportunity to show her how we and the Cathedral have reburied King Richard III with dignity and honour.” – Leicester Mercury

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HRH Princess Eugene Majuru

Princess Eugene Majuru is a distinguished author, historian, and media entrepreneur, and a direct descendant of the royal Mbari clan of Harare. As the sovereign custodian of Harare’s heritage, she has dedicated her life to preserving and promoting Zimbabwean culture, history, and traditions. Princess Eugene is the author of acclaimed works including Chosen, A Concise History of Harare, and Reclaiming Heritage. As the founder of News of The South, she leads one of Zimbabwe’s premier media platforms, hosting press conferences and providing insightful commentary on social, cultural, and heritage issues. Passionate about education, heritage, and civic engagement, Princess Eugene blends her royal lineage with modern thought leadership to inspire and inform audiences locally and internationally.