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Princess Elizabeth distributes Maundy money, 1952
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Princess Elizabeth distributes Maundy money, 1952
Queen Elizabeth II being greeted on arrival at Westminster Abbey, when she distributed the Royal Maundy money. In the year of this picture, 1952, 26 elderly men and women-once for each year of the sovereigns age-will recieve the silver pence, specially struck at the Royal Mint in leather purses. The coins still bear the impression of the head of King George VI. Date: 10th April 1952
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In this historic moment captured on April 10, 1952, Princess Elizabeth, soon to be crowned as Queen Elizabeth II, arrives at Westminster Abbey to distribute the Royal Maundy money. The tradition, which dates back to the Middle Ages, sees the monarch rewarding 26 elderly men and women, symbolizing each year of their sovereign's age, with silver pence. These coins, specially struck at the Royal Mint, still bear the impression of the head of her late father, King George VI. As Princess Elizabeth alights from her carriage, she is greeted with warm smiles and enthusiastic waves from the crowd. The future Queen, dressed elegantly in a long, flowing gown and wearing the crown of the United Kingdom, extends her hand in a gracious gesture to shake hands with a recipient of the Maundy money. The elderly man, dressed in a suit and wearing a red robe and white bonnet, proudly holds out his leather purse, filled with the silver coins, for her to see. The Royal Maundy ceremony is a deeply rooted custom in British history, symbolizing the monarch's duty to care for the less fortunate members of society. The tradition takes its name from the Mandatum, or commandment, of the Last Supper, where Jesus washed the feet of his disciples and instructed them to do the same for one another. The distribution of the Maundy money represents the monarch's act of humility and service to her people. This poignant image captures the essence of the Royal Maundy ceremony, showcasing the warmth, tradition, and connection between the monarch and her people. The moment is a testament to the enduring power of the British monarchy and its commitment to serving its people.
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