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Amy Woodfield

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Posted at 12:58 13 Apr 2017
Calm after the storm...
Sandish Shoker
BBC News Online
It's all gone very quiet out there now and it looks like a complete contrast to just a few hours ago.
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Posted at 12:58 13 Apr 2017
Specially dressed for the Queen
Sandish Shoker
BBC News Online
Some people made a lot of effort with their outfits for the day.
These were some of the best ones that I saw.
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Posted at 12:45 13 Apr 2017
Money handed to specially selected guests
Sandish Shoker
BBC News Online
Here are some photos of the service earlier as the Queen hands out the Maundy Money.
There were 182 recipients (91 women and 91 men) who were all nominated by the local diocese for their services to the church.
They were given two purses. A red one containing a new £5 coin and 50p and a white one with 91p inside made up of 1p, 2p, 3p and 4p coins.
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Posted at 12:28 13 Apr 2017
Special guests join the Queen
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Engelbert Humperdinck is one of those dining with the Queen this afternoon...
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The singer is from Leicester and has been awarded Freedom of the City.
Everyone at the community lunch was invited by The Bishop of Leicester.
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Posted at 12:13 13 Apr 2017
Crowds disperse ahead of Queen's departure
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
It has really quietened down out there now - just a few people left hoping to see the Queen as she leaves St Martin's House in about an hour.
Her route out of the city hasn't been made public.
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Posted at 12:02 13 Apr 2017
More flowers for Queen in Leicester
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
I hope she's got a lot of vases at Buckingham Palace...
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Posted at 11:41 13 Apr 2017
Queen greeted outside cathedral
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Some VIPs got to stand right outside the cathedral to see the Queen - it looks like she wasn't shy to approach them...
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Posted at 11:20 13 Apr 2017
School children join the Queen
Sonia Kataria
BBC News Online
Everyone smile!
The service finishes at Leicester Cathedral...
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Posted at 11:19 13 Apr 2017
Watch: Queen leaves cathedral
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Her Majesty has emerged from Leicester Cathedral following the Royal Maundy Service - she's now across the street at St Martin's House having lunch
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Video caption: Her Majesty has emerged from Leicester Cathedral following the Royal Maundy Service
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Posted at 10:55 13 Apr 2017
Cakes fit for a Queen
Sonia Kataria
BBC News Online
Time for tea and cakes?
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Posted at 10:55 13 Apr 2017
Maundy money handed out
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
The Queen distributing Maundy money to the 91 men and 91 women at Leicester Cathedral – one for each of Her Majesty's 91 years.
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Posted at 10:55 13 Apr 2017
Service viewed on big screen
Liam Barnes
BBC News Online
The crowds have been out in force for the Royal Maundy service, with many lining the route taken by the Queen since 08:00.
Families from around the country and visitors from all over the world enthusiastically waved and cheered as she was driven to Leicester Cathedral.
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Most are now watching the service on several big screens around the city centre, while others are eagerly waiting to catch another glimpse of the Queen when the service ends.
The weather's taken a colder turn, but there's still a warm, party atmosphere around.
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Posted at 10:36 13 Apr 2017
The flags are out for the Queen
Sonia Kataria
BBC News Online
People enjoying the morning as the Queen arrives for the Royal Maundy Service at Leicester Cathedral...
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Posted at 10:31 13 Apr 2017
Watch: Clock Tower crowds watch the service
Sonia Kataria
BBC News Online
Here on the big screen in Leicester city centre you can see the Queen taking part in the Royal Maundy Service.
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Video caption: The Queen takes part in the Royal Maundy Service at Leicester Cathedral...
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Posted at 10:31 13 Apr 2017
Watch: Queen passing Jubilee Square
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
The Queen went straight past our building - we all stood and waved...
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Posted at 10:19 13 Apr 2017
Queen in teal
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
So what do we all think of the Queen's teal outfit then?
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Posted at 10:09 13 Apr 2017
Watch: Queen arriving at Leicester Cathedral
Amy Harris
Reporter, BBC East Midlands Today
A few moments ago the Queen arrived at the Cathedral for the Royal Maundy Service...
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Posted at 10:03 13 Apr 2017
Cathedral organ sings out
Tim Parker
BBC Radio Leicester political reporter at County Hall, Glenfield
You can hear the Leicester Cathedral organ at the back of the BBC building as the crowds are gathered at the front...
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Posted at 9:54 13 Apr 2017
Cathedral ready for the Queen
Sonia Kataria
BBC News Online
Hundreds of guests have taken their seats ahead of the Queen's arrival...
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Posted at 9:50 13 Apr 2017
Queen in Leicester - watch live
Sandish Shoker
BBC News Online
We're live in Leicester as crowds line the street to welcome the Queen ahead of the Maundy Thursday service.
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