Foot-Washings by the English Monarchy


Up until the death of King James II (technically the last Catholic Monarch of England) the monarch of England washed feet on Maundy Thursday. William and Mary brought the custom to an end.

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Foot-Washings by the English Monarchy


Up until the death of King James II (technically the last Catholic Monarch of England) the monarch of England washed feet on Maundy Thursday. William and Mary brought the custom to an end.

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