Royals Hand Out Maundy Coins in Wales

0:00On April 2nd, King and Queen showed up beaming as St. Asaf Cathedral in North Wales for the Royal Monde Service, handing out special coins to pensioners who given back to their communities. Distradition goes back centuries where the monarch honors everyday heroes with these Monde money pieces and it was a big deal for the locals. Crowds lined up early, buzzing with excitement to see the royal pair and the yeoman of the guard who added that classic flair as they all exchanged. It's the first time this service hit Wales since 1982 marking just the second go in the region's history. Royal duties like this keep the old customs alive, bridging past and present in style.