In Pictures: Royal traditions on show in St Asaph for Royal Maundy Service

Members of the the Yeomen of the Guard, Charles, Camilla and The Right Reverend Gregory Cameron, Bishop of St Asaph pose for a formal photograph after the Royal Maundy Service at St Asaph Cathedral in North Wales (Chris Jackson/PA) - (PA Wire)

The King and Queen appeared in high spirits as they arrived at St Asaph Cathedral to mark the Royal Maundy Service, a centuries-old tradition which sees the monarch distribute specially-minted coins to pensioners in recognition of their service to the community.

Cathedral choristers in a row arrive at St Asaph Cathedral ahead of the Royal Maundy Service (Aaron Chown/PA) (PA Wire)

The King’s Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard await the King and Queen outside St Asaph Cathedral (Aaron Chown/PA) (PA Wire)

Camilla wore a navy blue silk crepe pleated dress and navy blue wool crepe embroidered coat, both by Christian Dior, for the occasion (Aaron Chown/PA) (PA Wire)

The cathedral in North Wales provided a striking backdrop, with crowds gathering to catch a glimpse of the royal couple and the Yeomen of the Guard as they greeted well-wishers.

Chares and Camilla wave to members of the public gathered outside the cathedral (Aaron Chown/PA) (PA Wire)

It is the first time the Royal Maundy Service has been held in Wales since 1982 and only the second time in its history (Chris Jackson/PA) (PA Wire)

A member of the Yeomen of the Guard carrying Maundy purses during the service (Chris Jackson/PA) (PA Wire)

Charles sings during the service (Chris Jackson/PA) (PA Wire)

A member of the clergy carries the processional Cross of Wales during the service (Chris Jackson/PA) (PA Wire)

Charles shakes hands with some of the 77 men and 77 women Maundy recipients during the service (Chris Jackson/PA) (PA Wire)

Members of the Yeomen of the Guard attend the Royal Maundy Service (Chris Jackson/PA) (PA Wire)

The King spoke with well-wishers following the service (Aaron Chown/PA) (PA Wire)

A young well-wisher reaches out to shake Camilla’s hand after the service (Chris Jackson/PA) (PA Wire)

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