Today The Queen will distribute #Maundy money to local pensioners @York_Minster in a tradition going back to the 15th century
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TheBritishMonarchy (@BritishMonarchy) April 05, 2012A tradition going back to the 15th century! That would be hard for Ezra Klein to understand, what with it being something older than 100 years and all. So confusing!
Maundy money is specially minted and is passed out on Maundy Thursday to those who have done good work for their community. They did lose one bit of tradition, though — no more foot washing required. Bet Her Majesty is heaving a big royal sigh of relief right about now.
Her Majesty will be passing out 86 coins to each recipient this year, in honor of her age and this year’s celebration has the added excitement of the Diamond Jubilee, marking Her Majesty’s 60 year reign.
Local children taking part in the #Maundy Service excitedly await The Queen's arrival @York_Minster #diamondjubilee http://t.co/Zf4yxpId—
TheBritishMonarchy (@BritishMonarchy) April 05, 2012
Crowds gather in sunny #York to catch a glimpse of The Queen outside @York_Minster #diamondjubilee #maundy http://t.co/Rg7iXwWs—
TheBritishMonarchy (@BritishMonarchy) April 05, 2012
An observer tweeted out a photo of this great sign awaiting the Queen’s visit:
The best sign I have seen about the queens visit today!! #diamondjubilee http://t.co/4HLaqYmD—
Triona Tootle (@trionatootle) April 05, 2012
And mutter something about those darn Yankees!
For some history, @TheBritishMonarchy tweeted out footage of Her Majesty’s first Maundy Thursday celebration in 1952
View footage of The Queen attending the first #Maundy Service of her reign in 1952: tinyurl.com/ca8seao—
TheBritishMonarchy (@BritishMonarchy) April 05, 2012