King Charles and Queen Camilla will attend the Royal Maundy Service at St Asaph Cathedral on Thursday, April 2. This marks the first time the event will take place in North Wales and only the second time in the country’s 800-year history.
During the service, the King will present Royal Maundy gifts to 77 men and 77 women. Recipients will mainly come from Wales but also from other dioceses across the United Kingdom. Maundy Thursday occurs each year on the Thursday before Easter.
Meanwhile, an anti-monarchy group has announced a demonstration. Republic, an organisation campaigning against the monarchy, said it will protest King Charles over his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s links to the late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The group shared details of the protest on social media. It encouraged supporters to attend the Royal Maundy Service in St Asaph and ask the King, “What did you know?” about Andrew’s involvement. Additionally, the organisation invited participants to pledge support for the demonstration in Wales.
King Charles stripped his brother Andrew of his royal titles last year due to the Epstein links. As a result, the decision sparked widespread media attention and public debate.
Republic said it hopes the protest will raise questions about accountability within the royal family. The group emphasised that royal protest Wales gives the public an opportunity to voice concerns directly to the monarchy.
Local authorities confirmed they will work with organisers to ensure the event remains peaceful. Furthermore, security measures will be in place at St Asaph Cathedral and surrounding areas to manage crowds and maintain order.
Observers noted that protests at Royal Maundy Services are rare. In contrast, Republic’s planned demonstration represents one of the first large-scale public challenges during a royal visit in Wales.
Supporters of the monarchy expressed disappointment over the protest. Many said the Royal Maundy Service is a ceremonial event that honours community members and should remain free of political demonstrations.
However, Republic responded that the timing of royal protest Wales is intentional. The group believes the visit offers a high-profile platform to address serious concerns regarding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
Despite criticism, King Charles and Queen Camilla are expected to proceed with the Maundy Service as planned. They will present the gifts and participate in traditional ceremonies, highlighting charitable contributions and community engagement across Wales and the UK
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