King Edward VIII attends Maundy Money service at Westminster Abbey

King Edward VIII attends Maundy Money service at Westminster Abbey

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The video discusses the Maunder Service, a tradition revived by King Edward, where he gives verses with money to 84 elderly and infirm recipients, symbolizing two for each year of his age. The Yeoman of the Guard participate in this ceremony, which commemorates Christ washing his disciples' feet. The King arrives at the Abbey, where he will be crowned next year, and greets the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Dean of Westminster.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the number 84 in the Maunder Service?

It is the number of Yeoman of the Guard present.

It is the total number of recipients.

It is the number of years the King has reigned.

It represents the number of coins given to each recipient.

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How many coins are given for each year of the King's age during the Maunder Service?

2 coins

1 coin

4 coins

3 coins

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30 sec • 1 pt

What does the ceremony involving the Yeoman of the Guard commemorate?

The King's coronation

The founding of the Abbey

The King's birthday

Christ washing his disciples' feet

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30 sec • 1 pt

Where will the King be crowned next year?

Westminster Abbey

The Tower of London

St. Paul's Cathedral

Buckingham Palace

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Who does the King greet upon arriving at the Abbey?

The Queen

The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Dean of Westminster

The Prince of Wales

The Prime Minister