Hundreds gather to see Queen Camilla at Worcester Cathedral

The national anthem was sung as the Queen Consort visited the Faithful City as part of the Royal Maundy Service.

Kate Woodford and Iliza Morris gave the Queen Consort flowers from their garden. (Image: NQ)It was a day many will never forget as residents stood for hours in the rain hoping to see Queen Camilla pass by.

Resident Pamela Wrinkworth said she was happy to stand rain or shine to catch a glimpse of a royal family member.

DEVOTED: Crowds braved the rain. (Image: NQ)"They are such wonderful people and a part of our history and royalty worldwide," she said.

"It is tremendous for our country and the commonwealth.

Pamela Wrinkworth (Left) waved the Union Jack with her friends. (Image: NQ)"We are so lucky for them to come to Worcester - we are absolutely over the moon."

Queen Camilla arrived in a Bentley, complete with a police cavalcade, as it made its way to the Cathedral. Crowds cheered her arrival.

Flynn Mcdonald grabbed a selfie with the Queen. (Image: Stephy Louise)There were also a few shouts of "down with the crown" from an Abolish the Monarchy group, which gathered among hundreds of other spectators.

Special Maundy Money was presented to 75 men and 75 women during the service - including 40 people from Worcestershire and Dudley diocese.

Queen Camilla received flowers from the crowd. (Image: NQ)Crowds had gathered outside Worcester Cathedral as early as 7am.

One of the earlies to arrive was Owen Jeynes, aged 19.

RAIN OR SHINE: Crowds came with umbrellas ready to brace against the rain. (Image: NQ)"I arrived at 7.05am.

"It was a little bit stressful this morning - I came from Pershore.

"I thought it would be incredibly busy, but when I got here, I was surprised no one was here. 

PROUD: Sally Shipsey shook the Queen's hand. (Image: NQ)"It wasn't too far for me to come today, but still a little distance."

Some city residents were fortunate enough to give the Queen objects or to shake her hand.

Emilia Thomas is currently learning about the monarchy at school. (Image: NQ)Sally Shipsey said she was over the moon that the Queen shook her hand.

"It made the cold, wet and long wait worth it," she added.

FRONT ROW: Lyn and Isabella Bishop. (Image: NQ)The visit also brought back memories of when royalty visited Worcester for the Royal Maundy Service in the 1980s.

Barbra Ganderton said: "We came here in the 1980s and met the Duke of Edinburgh and the late Queen and gave them a bunch of primroses.

"It is very nice to see them again - I came here from Broadwater to see them."