Maundy Thursday At Westminster Abbey (1949)

Westminster Abbey Newspaper clip states although the Princess Elizabeth attends the Maundy ceremony in place of the King, she is not taking part in the historic ceremony. The token act of ’washing the feet’ of 54 poor and aged people - one for each year of the sovereign’s life - derives from Christ’s act of humility to hid disciples and can only be performed by the King or the Lord High Almoner. L.S. Westminster Abbey from Deans Yard. M.S. The two towers. M.S. Crowd waiting for Princess Elizabeth at the Abbey. Pan. L.S. Crowds waiting by Victoria Street. . Princess Elizabeth alighting from car. M.S. Police holding back the crowds. M.S. Princess Elizabeth with The Rev. Alan Campbell Don. followed by other Clergy M.S. Rev Alan Don shaking hands with Elizabeth outside the Abbey. L.S. Royal Car leaving. M.S. Yeoman of the Guard leaving the Abbey. M.S. Old Lady with money in her hand and crowds around. C.U. Money in the Old Lady’s hand. M.S. Two people arriving at the Abbey. (Pan.) M.S. Princess Eliz