The Queen collects flowers from children outside Sheffield Cathedral for Maundy Thursday. Picture: Andrew RoeThe Queen collects flowers from children outside Sheffield Cathedral for Maundy Thursday. Picture: Andrew Roe
The Queen collects flowers from children outside Sheffield Cathedral for Maundy Thursday. Picture: Andrew Roe

Can you spot yourself in the Sheffield crowds that greeted the Queen's Maundy Thursday visit?

Five years ago, crowds thronged Sheffield city centre, excited to catch a glimpse of the Queen and Prince Philip at Sheffield Cathedral for the traditional Maundy Thursday service.

Usually at Easter the Queen presents ‘Maundy money’ to local pensioners in a UK cathedral or abbey. A number of people equal to the sovereign's age are chosen for their service to the Church and community. The Queen hands each recipient two small leather string purses, one with money and the other with silver Maundy coins.

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