Royal Maundy Service Durham
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Click HereRoyal Maundy Service Durham – The King and Queen will be attending the Maundy Service at Durham Cathedral on Thursday 17 April 2025.
Maundy takes place each year on the Thursday before Easter Day and is a special service. In which the King expresses his gratitude for those who serve and volunteer in their communities. The service is the tradition of Jesus washing his disciples’ feet in the Upper Room the night before his death.
During the service His Majesty will present 152 recipients, 76 men and 76 women (signifying the age of the Monarch). With specially-minted Maundy money to thank them for their outstanding Christian service. For making a difference to the lives of people in their local communities. These recipients have been selected from the Diocese of Durham the Province of York and from Wales and Scotland.
Who is attending the Royal Maundy at Durham Cathedral on Thursday 17 April?
- 152 recipients of Maundy Money who have already received a letter from Buckingham Palace inviting them to attend together with one guest each.
- People who are participating in the service.
- Representatives of the Diocese of Durham, Durham Cathedral and civic personnel.
- If you have been invited to attend the service and have any questions, please contact maundy@durhamcathedral.co.uk
Can members of the public stand outside and see The King and Queen arrive?
Yes members of the public are free to attend the wider event. However, there will be (significant) restrictions to access and free movement in and around the City.
Spectators are invited to gather on Palace Green and in Durham Market Place to get the best view of the King and Queen as their motorcade passes.
If you are planning to watch from Palace Green, as the city is likely to be very busy, we encourage you to be in position by 9.30am.
City restrictions
There will be restrictions in place to ensure safety. Access to Palace Green will be limited overnight from Wednesday 16 to Thursday 17 April, while safety measures are put in place, with Windy Gap and Dun Cow Lane closed to pedestrians.
During Thursday 19 April, spectators will not be allowed to congregate on a narrow section of Saddler Street and Owengate and police, neighbourhood wardens and volunteers will be on hand to offer advice to the public on the best vantage points to safely view their majesties in the royal car.
Road closure information
On the day of the visit, all roads leading into and out of the peninsula area of Durham will be closed to vehicles from 6am to 3pm. Spectators will not be allowed to gather on a narrow section of Saddler Street and Owengate.
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Location
- Durham Cathedral, Durham
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Opening Hour
9.00am to 6.00pm -
Website
https://www.durhamcathedral.co.uk -
Phone
0191 375 5255
