Calm after the storm...published at 13:58 British Summer Time 13 April 2017
Sandish Shoker
BBC News Online
It's all gone very quiet out there now and it looks like a complete contrast to just a few hours ago.
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Summary
Updates for Thursday 13 April 2017
The Queen has distributed Maundy money at Leicester Cathedral
Maundy money has been distributed at every English Anglican cathedral except Leicester
The ancient tradition dates back to the 13th Century
Silver coins have been given to 91 men and 91 women for service to the church or community
Calm after the storm...published at 13:58 British Summer Time 13 April 2017
Specially dressed for the Queenpublished at 13:58 British Summer Time 13 April 2017
Sandish Shoker
BBC News OnlineSome people made a lot of effort with their outfits for the day.
These were some of the best ones that I saw.
Money handed to specially selected guestspublished at 13:45 British Summer Time 13 April 2017
Sandish Shoker
BBC News OnlineHere are some photos of the service earlier as the Queen hands out the Maundy Money.
There were 182 recipients (91 women and 91 men) who were all nominated by the local diocese for their services to the church.
They were given two purses. A red one containing a new £5 coin and 50p and a white one with 91p inside made up of 1p, 2p, 3p and 4p coins.
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Image source, ReutersSpecial guests join the Queenpublished at 13:28 British Summer Time 13 April 2017
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveEngelbert Humperdinck is one of those dining with the Queen this afternoon...
Image source, Getty ImagesThe singer is from Leicester and has been awarded Freedom of the City.
Everyone at the community lunch was invited by The Bishop of Leicester.
Crowds disperse ahead of Queen's departurepublished at 13:13 British Summer Time 13 April 2017
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveIt has really quietened down out there now - just a few people left hoping to see the Queen as she leaves St Martin's House in about an hour.
Her route out of the city hasn't been made public.
More flowers for Queen in Leicesterpublished at 13:02 British Summer Time 13 April 2017
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveI hope she's got a lot of vases at Buckingham Palace...
Image source, Leicester City CouncilQueen greeted outside cathedralpublished at 12:41 British Summer Time 13 April 2017
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveSome VIPs got to stand right outside the cathedral to see the Queen - it looks like she wasn't shy to approach them...
Image source, The Royal FamilySchool children join the Queenpublished at 12:20 British Summer Time 13 April 2017
Sonia Kataria
BBC News OnlineEveryone smile!
The service finishes at Leicester Cathedral...
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Image source, PAWatch: Queen leaves cathedralpublished at 12:19 British Summer Time 13 April 2017
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveHer Majesty has emerged from Leicester Cathedral following the Royal Maundy Service - she's now across the street at St Martin's House having lunch
Cakes fit for a Queenpublished at 11:55 British Summer Time 13 April 2017
Sonia Kataria
BBC News OnlineTime for tea and cakes?
Maundy money handed outpublished at 11:55 British Summer Time 13 April 2017
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveThe Queen distributing Maundy money to the 91 men and 91 women at Leicester Cathedral – one for each of Her Majesty's 91 years.
Image source, The Royal FamilyService viewed on big screenpublished at 11:55 British Summer Time 13 April 2017
Liam Barnes
BBC News OnlineThe crowds have been out in force for the Royal Maundy service, with many lining the route taken by the Queen since 08:00.
Families from around the country and visitors from all over the world enthusiastically waved and cheered as she was driven to Leicester Cathedral.
Most are now watching the service on several big screens around the city centre, while others are eagerly waiting to catch another glimpse of the Queen when the service ends.
The weather's taken a colder turn, but there's still a warm, party atmosphere around.
The flags are out for the Queenpublished at 11:36 British Summer Time 13 April 2017
Sonia Kataria
BBC News OnlinePeople enjoying the morning as the Queen arrives for the Royal Maundy Service at Leicester Cathedral...
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Image source, PAWatch: Clock Tower crowds watch the servicepublished at 11:31 British Summer Time 13 April 2017
Sonia Kataria
BBC News OnlineHere on the big screen in Leicester city centre you can see the Queen taking part in the Royal Maundy Service.
Watch: Queen passing Jubilee Squarepublished at 11:31 British Summer Time 13 April 2017
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveThe Queen went straight past our building - we all stood and waved...
Queen in tealpublished at 11:19 British Summer Time 13 April 2017
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveSo what do we all think of the Queen's teal outfit then?
Watch: Queen arriving at Leicester Cathedralpublished at 11:09 British Summer Time 13 April 2017
Amy Harris
Reporter, BBC East Midlands TodayA few moments ago the Queen arrived at the Cathedral for the Royal Maundy Service...
Cathedral organ sings outpublished at 11:03 British Summer Time 13 April 2017
Tim Parker
BBC Radio Leicester political reporter at County Hall, GlenfieldYou can hear the Leicester Cathedral organ at the back of the BBC building as the crowds are gathered at the front...
Cathedral ready for the Queenpublished at 10:54 British Summer Time 13 April 2017
Sonia Kataria
BBC News OnlineHundreds of guests have taken their seats ahead of the Queen's arrival...
Queen in Leicester - watch livepublished at 10:50 British Summer Time 13 April 2017
Sandish Shoker
BBC News OnlineWe're live in Leicester as crowds line the street to welcome the Queen ahead of the Maundy Thursday service.
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