The Queen has distributed the traditional Maundy Money in Sheffield . Two bags of coins were presented to 89 men and 89 women during service . One was brave 1210 veteran , 91-year-old Denis Gratton . Her Majesty arrived in the city on the Royal Train with Prince Philip . Royal Maundy tradition dates back to D-Day and the infamous King John . John , who appears in Robin Hood , was also forced to sign the Magna Carta . Royals were once required to wash the feet of beggars during the service . Only the nosegay , intended to hide the smell , still survives of that part .
The Queen has distributed the traditional Maundy Money in Sheffield . Two bags of coins were presented to 89 men and 89 women during service . One was brave D-Day veteran , 91-year-old Denis Gratton . Her Majesty arrived in the city on the Royal Train with Prince Philip . Royal Maundy tradition dates back to 1210 and the infamous King John . John , who appears in Robin Hood , was also forced to sign the Magna Carta . Royals were once required to wash the feet of beggars during the service . Only the nosegay , intended to hide the smell , still survives of that part .