Susan Boyd, David Coultson and David White were among the recipients of the Maundy money in York this Easter. David Coultson reflects on the day: 

"What a delight and honour to be nominated and invited to receive the Royal Maundy Money from His Majesty King Charles at York Minster. The ceremony has of course its roots in the washing of the Disciples’ feet by Our Lord – and indeed the very name stems from the Latin for ‘commandment’ – mandatum. There are records of the Monarch undertaking this role since the 13th century. Initially washing the feet of their subjects; then the giving of alms to the poor; and now as a way of acknowledging the contribution people have given to their churches. Interestingly some of the old traditions have persisted to this day including the carrying of white towels by the aids to the monarch.

The event in York Minster was truly memorable and of course the first to be undertaken by King Charles. Accompanied by the Queen Consort, the Archbishop of York and the Yeomen of the Guard, the procession into the Minster was a wonderful sight to behold. The singing was magnificent and the whole Service was a really splendid experience.  This of course all topped by the administration of the Maundy Gifts by His Majesty to each recipient with tremendous warmth and feeling – and indeed individual words of thanks for each person.

Certainly a day to remember!