Queen visits Blackburn for Maundy service
The Queen has been in Lancashire today handing out Maundy Money at Blackburn Cathedral.
The Queen to visit Blackburn in April
The Queen will be coming to Lancashire in April to hand out Maundy Money at Blackburn Cathedral.
She will be accompanied by His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh.
Every year the Monarch visits a cathedral or abbey to give out Maundy coins to people aged 70 and over in recognition of their service to their community and church.
This year’s visit, on Thursday April 17, will be the first time The Queen has visited Blackburn Cathedral.
More top news
-
Farmers encouraged to plant trees to prevent flooding
The Environment Agency is encouraging landowners to plant areas of woodland to help prevent events like Storm Desmond happening again.
-
Iconic Lake District art sheep up for auction
Life-size colourful models of sheep were scattered across the Lakes earlier this year - now they're expected to make thousands at auction.
-
Details announced for Olympic and Paralympic Parade
Details of the national parade honouring our Team GB and Paralympic GB heroes in Manchester have been confirmed.