at the service in St David's Cathedral, South Wales
Order of Service
Hymn: Praise, my soul. the King of Heaven Psalm 138
Anthem: Lord. for thy tender mercies' sake (Hilton)
Lesson: John 13, vv 1-16
First Distribution of Maundy Gifts, during which the following anthems are sung: Like as the hart desireth the water brooks (Howells); Wash me throughly (S.S. Wesley)
Lesson: Matthew 25, vv 31-45
Read by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
Second Distribution, during which the following anthems are sung: Remember not, Lord, our offences (Purcell): Zadok the priest (Handel)
Hymn: Ye that know the Lord is gracious
The National Anthem
The Blessing
Service conducted by The Dean, the VERY REV LAWRENCE BOWEN and members of the Chapter Choirs of Her Majesty's Chapel Royal, St James's Palace and St David's Cathedral
Directors of Music RICHARD POPPLEWELL and SIR NICHOLAS JACKSON
Scene described by PETER JONES