King Charles speaks of 'great sadness' at missing Maundy Thursday service

King Charles expressed his deep sorrow for being unable to attend the Maundy service.

The monarch, King Charles, has expressed his deep regret for not being able to attend the customary religious observance on Maundy Thursday.

The monarch is presently undergoing cancer treatment and has abstained from participating in any public engagements. Nonetheless, he dispatched a pre-recorded message that was aired during the ceremony held at Worcester Cathedral.

Instead of attending the ceremony, Queen Camilla distributed Maundy money at the service.

The King reiterated his promise made during his coronation to not expect others to serve him, but instead to serve others. He expressed that he is fully committed to fulfilling this promise with all of his heart.

He commended those who offer a helping hand and show kindness, particularly during difficult times.

He included: "It brings me much sorrow that I cannot be present with all of you today."

The amount of individuals receiving Maundy Money corresponds to the ruler's age, thus 75 males and females will be presented with this significant present.

In the middle of March, the King conveyed a message wherein he read a portion from the Bible and urged the nation to welcome and appreciate those who show kindness towards us, particularly during difficult times, as it is highly necessary and beneficial.

He didn't discuss his own health or the Princess of Wales' cancer diagnosis, but he emphasized the significance of individuals who take care of others.

According to him, the 150 individuals who were given Maundy Money today have shown great kindness and dedication to serving their communities. They have gone above and beyond what is expected of them and have given a significant portion of their lives to helping others.

The act of Maundy service, where the king or queen bestows presents, is among the earliest royal rituals, which has existed since the 13th Century during the governance of King John. The monarch's remains are entombed in this ancient cathedral.

Before the 17th Century, the ruler had a custom of washing the feet of impoverished individuals, which was reminiscent of when Jesus washed the feet of his disciples during the Last Supper. However, this custom ceased during the reign of James II.

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After leaving the cathedral, the Queen walked out beside Bishop John Inge of Worcester.

Presently, the tradition has changed and includes the act of providing small bags filled with change to senior citizens, precisely 75 males and 75 females. These senior citizens have offered valuable assistance to the church and the surrounding neighborhood.

This year's awardees got £5 coins that feature the picture of a dragon from the Tudor era, a 50p coin that commemorates the 200th anniversary of The Royal National Lifeboat Institution, and unique silver Maundy coins that were specifically produced for the occasion.

In the blog section, it was stated that the King's statement commended individuals who received the Maundy money for their exceptional display of benevolence.

Queen Camilla represented the King in this event because he is currently undergoing treatment for cancer which started last month.

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The monarch has been conducting meetings as usual, and on Wednesday, he had a meeting with Mohamed Nasheed, the secretary-general of the Climate Vulnerable Forum.

He hasn't been to any big gatherings or events with lots of people, however, he'll attend the Easter ceremony this Sunday morning at St. George's Chapel in Windsor.

Due to Catherine's ongoing recovery, the Easter gathering will be a more intimate affair, with the absence of the Prince and Princess of Wales and their offspring.

Earlier this month, the monarch had delivered a video message to the yearly gathering of the Commonwealth service. However, it seems that Worcester Cathedral wasn't equipped with the necessary tools to display the video. As a result, a message in audio format was played instead.

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The Queen handed out Maundy coins that were placed in red leather purses.

Before the service, Republic, a group that opposes the monarchy, released a statement declaring that the monarchy has a negative impact on Britain's democratic system and that the Queen's trip to Worcester symbolizes how disconnected the monarchy is from the beliefs of the majority of citizens.

As the Queen reached Worcester Cathedral, the sounds of protest slogans could be heard from a distance.