Queen wears Elizabeth II's brooch as she steps in for King at Maundy service

Her Majesty becomes the first consort to take on the monarch’s role of presenting ceremonial coins to retired local pensioners. She is the first to present ceremonial coins at Maundy service to retired pensioners in England. Queen wears Elizabeth II's brooch as she steps in for King at service.

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Her Majesty will become the first consort to carry out the annual tradition. The Queen will be the first Queen to hand out Maundy money as the King recovers. Her Majesty is expected to be the Queen's first royal consort. She will be joined by her husband, Prince Philip, at the weekend.