A STARSTRUCK schoolboy had the honour of his life when he met 'beautiful' Queen Camilla and played a central role in the service during her historic visit to the city.

Henry Prior, aged nine, took centre stage in the Royal Maundy Thursday service at Worcester Cathedral as one of the four Royal Almonry children. 

Henry has been practising his royal protocol ahead of the service. His father James Prior, Head Verger, joined him.

Both his parents are former Westminster Abbey employees and they said he had 'plenty of coaching' ahead of the big day. 

Worcester News: ROLE: Henry Prior, one of four Almonry children for Queen Camilla's visit, with Suzanne Clarke, churchwarden and ALM for Pershore Abbey and Chair of Governors for Orchard Primary in Pershore ROLE: Henry Prior, one of four Almonry children for Queen Camilla's visit, with Suzanne Clarke, churchwarden and ALM for Pershore Abbey and Chair of Governors for Orchard Primary in Pershore (Image: Supplied)

Duties for the Almonry children include processing behind HM Queen Camilla during the distribution of the Maundy money and carrying nosegays, originally used to cover any unpleasant odours from the feet the monarch was washing.

The Royal Almonry children wear school uniform during the service - in Henry's case that Orchard Primary School in Pershore where he lives.

Henry said: "It was really fun seeing all the people receiving their Maundy money, Queen Camilla was beautiful and spoke really nicely, she asked us if we were enjoying our Easter holidays. We said yes!" 

Worcester News: PROUD: Mum Mollie Prior and her son, Henry Prior, nine, one of four Royal Almonry Children who played an integral role in Queen Camilla's visit on Maundy Thursday PROUD: Mum Mollie Prior and her son, Henry Prior, nine, one of four Royal Almonry Children who played an integral role in Queen Camilla's visit on Maundy Thursday (Image: Supplied)

Henry was joined at the service by his mother Mollie Prior. 

Mrs Prior said: "It's been a big week for us all round as we have just got off the train from Disneyland, Paris! When we received Henry's invitation for the service we knew we had to make sure we were back in time.

"One day we're meeting Disney royalty Mickey and Minnie Mouse and the next HM Queen Camilla, it's been quite a week!"

Worcester News: MEMORIES: Tracy Genever and her family, who braved the rain to see Queen Camilla MEMORIES: Tracy Genever and her family, who braved the rain to see Queen Camilla (Image: Supplied)

Also in attendance at the Royal Maundy was Suzanne Clarke, Churchwarden and ALM for Pershore Abbey and Chair of Governor's at Orchard Primary.

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She said: "It was such a pleasure to attend a beautiful service and see one of our children from Orchard Primary and Pershore Abbey take part, he was brilliant." 

Worcester News: BEAUTIFUL: Royal bouquet held by Henry Prior of Orchard Primary BEAUTIFUL: Royal bouquet held by Henry Prior of Orchard Primary (Image: Supplied)

Henry enjoys worshipping regularly at Pershore Abbey and especially enjoys watching the organist. Having just passed his first piano exam last week with distinction, he hopes to one day play the organ himself.

Henry was supported outside the Abbey by his Cubs leader from Peopleton Scouts, Tracy Genever and her family, who braved the rain to see the Queen and wish her well.

Mrs Genever was accompanied by her new daughter in law who was married last Wednesday. 

Having only been in the country for the last two months, she was 'thrilled to see the Queen in person'.