Maundy Thursday: Royals in North Wales, Protests Ensue

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King Charles and Queen Camilla kicked off Monday Thursday at St. Asaf Cathedral, the

smallest ancient one in the UK.

This yearly service, right before Easter, marked the first time it's hit North Wales in

over 800 years of tradition.

Queen Elizabeth started rotating these events around the country back in the day, with

just one prior stop in Wales at St. David's in 1982.

Today, Charles handed out special Monde coins to 77 men and 77 women, matching his own age,

no foot washing like the old kings.

Did.

Workers scrambled to scrub off fresh graffiti on the Cathedral walls just before the

royals arrived.

Across the street, protesters waved big, not my king banners during the whole service.

The anti-monarchy group or public organized the demo, keeping heat on Prince Andrew after

his arrest last month for suspected misconduct in public.

Office.

He denies it all.

They plan to shadow the royals everywhere to demand answers.

As the coins get distributed and purses filled with commemorative cash, these traditions

roll on, stirring up fresh debates about the crown's role.

Today.