Queen arrives in Leicesterpublished at 10:49 British Summer Time 13 April 2017
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
She's here...
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
Queen arrives in Leicesterpublished at 10:49 British Summer Time 13 April 2017
Queen's arrival imminentpublished at 10:44 British Summer Time 13 April 2017
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveThe Queen is due to arrive at Leicester Railway Station any time now - these people have gathered to catch the first glimpse of her.
Some have flowers in their hands...
Watch: Arrival of cathedral guestspublished at 10:34 British Summer Time 13 April 2017
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveLeicester Cathedral has tweeted this video of the Royal Maundy recipients arriving...
Watch: Inside Leicester Cathedralpublished at 10:32 British Summer Time 13 April 2017
Dave Andrews
BBC Radio LeicesterI'm inside Leicester Cathedral ahead of the Queen's arrival for the Royal Maundy Service...
Watch: The Yeoman of the Guard arrivingpublished at 10:25 British Summer Time 13 April 2017
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveThe Yeoman of the Guard have arrived at Leicester Cathedral...
Watch: Aerial view from Haymarket Shopping Centrepublished at 10:25 British Summer Time 13 April 2017
Sonia Kataria
BBC News OnlineCrowds of people line the streets around the Clock Tower to see the Queen...
Watch: Have you seen the Queen before?published at 10:04 British Summer Time 13 April 2017
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LivePeople that have come to see the Queen in Leicester tell the BBC they haven't seen her before.
Latvian family embrace royal visitpublished at 09:26 British Summer Time 13 April 2017
Sandish Shoker
BBC News OnlineThese people, originally from Latvia but now living in Leicester, say this is the first time they will see the Queen.
They're pretty excited.
Royal Maundy Service: Flags at the readypublished at 09:18 British Summer Time 13 April 2017
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveIt wouldn't be a royal visit without the traditional Union Jack flags would it?
This gang of royal admirers are looking very cheerful in Jubilee Square this morning.
Royal masks on showpublished at 09:15 British Summer Time 13 April 2017
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveOh... for a minute then I thought the Queen had arrived early.
Great masks out on show along the route.
About the Royal Maundy Servicepublished at 09:14 British Summer Time 13 April 2017
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveThe main purpose of the visit is the Royal Maundy Service.
The service has been hosted in every cathedral across the country during the Queen’s reign - apart from Leicester. We are the last city to host it.
Maundy Thursday is generally the Thursday before Easter and is remembered by Christians as the day of the Last Supper.
The word "maundy" comes from the command (mandate) given by Christ at the Last Supper, that we should love one another.
Image source, Getty ImagesPart of the service involves the distribution of "Maundy money". It's given to senior citizens that have done service to their community.
The coins are made especially for the celebration and are inside red and white purses.
The number of people to receive them is reflected by the age of the monarch. As the Queen is due to turn 91 later this month, there will be 91 male and 91 female recipients today.
Queen's time in Leicesterpublished at 08:31 British Summer Time 13 April 2017
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveLet me tell you a bit more about the Queen's itinerary for her day in Leicester...
She'll be driven to Leicester Cathedral via Humberstone Gate West, High Street and Jubilee Square.
The Maundy Thursday service is then expected to start at 11:00 and will last one hour.
Following the service the Queen will attend a lunch in the Grand Hall at St Martin's House.
Among those sharing a table with her will be Sir Alec Jeffreys (the man behind DNA profiling).
Early birds gather for Queen visitpublished at 08:12 British Summer Time 13 April 2017
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveSome people have already arrived to catch a glimpse of the Queen as she's driven to the cathedral...
Preparations under way for Queen's arrivalpublished at 08:05 British Summer Time 13 April 2017
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LivePreparations for the Queen's visit have started early - railings have been put up along the route with a large presence of security guards and police.
It was even a struggle for me to get into the BBC Leicester building...
Join us for today's royal visit coveragepublished at 08:00 British Summer Time 13 April 2017
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveGood morning Leicestershire - today is Maundy Thursday and the Queen will be visiting Leicester Cathedral for a traditional service where she distributes Maundy money.
As it is such a special day, this live page will be just about the royal visit - well it's not everyday the Queen comes to town is it?
Image source, Getty ImagesIf you are one of the thousands of people expected to line the street to see Her Royal Highness please get in touch and share your photos - you can send them by Facebook, external, Twitter , externalor email.