King Charles III: Further details revealed of York Minster Maundy Thursday visit

The monarch has chosen the Minster as the setting for the first Maundy Money distribution of his reign, his second visit in six months.

During the service on April 6, the King will present 74 men and 74 women (signifying the age of the Monarch) with the Maundy Money to “thank them for their outstanding Christian service and for making a difference to the lives of people in their local communities,” according to Buckingham Palace.

The King will present each recipient with two purses: one red and one white. The white purse will contain a set of specially minted silver Maundy coins equivalent in value to the age of the Monarch.

The red purse will contain two commemorative coins symbolising w the King’s forthcoming 75th birthday and the other will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Windrush Generation.