Anti-monarchy graffiti daubed on cathedral hours before King Charles visit

LocalPolitics
2 Apr 2026 • 5:55 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Graffiti proclaiming "Not our King" was swiftly covered up at St Asaph Cathedral in North Wales ahead of King Charles's arrival for the Royal Maundy service.
  • King Charles and Queen Camilla are attending the service, which is being hosted in Wales for the first time in 44 years.
  • During the ceremony, the King will present Maundy money to 77 men and 77 women from across Wales and other UK dioceses in recognition of their Christian service.
  • The Maundy money includes specially minted silver coins totalling 77 pennies, matching the King's age, and commemorative coins.
  • The Royal Maundy service commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ and has a long tradition of distributing alms, with this year's event featuring Welsh composers and musicians.

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