She was just eight when she first attended the Maundy Day service. The then Princess Elizabeth was photographed in 1935 at Westminster Abbey in her smart bonnet and buttoned-up coat. It would be another 18 years before her coronation. Eighty years on, the Queen yesterday gave out Maundy coins in the pre-Easter tradition. Resplendent in a turquoise coat by Stewart Parvin and matching hat, the Queen was all smiles as she arrived at Sheffield Cathedral for the traditional ceremony. Eighty years ago: The then Princess Elizabeth was pictured in Westminster Abbey at the service in 1935 Handing out alms: The Queen presents a lady with the two Maundy Purses at Sheffield CathedralThe Queen has distributed the traditional Maundy Money in SheffieldTwo bags of coins were presented to 89 men and 89 women during serviceOne was brave D-Day veteran, 91-year-old Denis GrattonHer Majesty arrived in the city on the Royal Train with Prince PhilipRoyal Maundy tradition dates back to 1210 and the infamous King JohnJohn, who appears in Robin Hood, was also forced to sign the Magna CartaRoyals were once required to wash the feet of beggars during the serviceOnly the nosegay, intended to hide the smell, still survives of that part
Recipient: One of the men receiving _ clutches his ticket as he arrives for the service. Long wait: Many of the well-wishers outside the _ had waited there for hours.