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Queen visits Blackburn for Maundy service

The Queen has been in Lancashire today handing out Maundy Money at Blackburn Cathedral.

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Dean of Blackburn 'delighted' to host The Queen

The Dean of Blackburn, The Very Rev Christopher Armstrong, says he is pleased to be welcoming The Queen to Blackburn Cathedral in April.

He said today:

“I am delighted that the Cathedral has been asked to host The Queen for the Maundy Service this year. This is a huge privilege as well as a great responsibility on behalf of the bishop, the Diocese and the County of Lancashire.

– The Very Rev Christopher Armstrong

The Lancashire recipients of The Royal Maundy are yet to be announced.

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