Camilla has made a touching nod to the late Queen Elizabeth II as she stepped out for the Maundy service today.

Queen Camilla was pictured alone attending a religious service at Worcester Cathedral in place of the King.

For the ceremony, Camilla wore a pair of brooches that once belonged to her mother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth.

The King was unable to attend the service as he has stepped back from public engagements to continue his cancer treatment.

Camilla wore two brooches belonging to the late Queen at today’s service

Queen Camilla made history Thursday as the first royal consort to take on the responsibility to present 75 men and 75 women two purses for the Maundy service.

The Queen dressed in a leopard print dress covered by a long, cream cashmere coat by Fiona Clare.

She accessorised her look with a wide-brimmed, brown hat by Lock and CO and two sapphire flower brooches once belonging to Elizabeth II.

The late Queen Elizabeth II was pictured wearing the two brooches at The Derby in 1995.

Camilla wore a cream, cashmere coat by Fiona Clare

Queen Camilla wore one brooch on each collar of her cream coat matched with black leather gloves and a small, brown bag.

Camilla has re-worn her oversized, milliner’s £375 Estate hat on several occasions and occasionally decorates it with feathers.

The Royal Family commonly pass down clothes and accessories through the generations.

Princess Anne also re-wore an item from her mother’s wardrobe last month for an appearance in Windsor.

The late Queen Elizabeth wore the brooches at The Derby in 1995

Queen Camilla attended the Easter celebration in place of King Charles

However, Charles recorded a personal message which was played into the Cathedral in his absence where he highlighted the importance of “care and friendship” in times of need.

The King said: “The 150 men and women who have been chosen today to receive the Maundy money from my wife are wonderful examples of such kindness; of going way beyond the call of duty and of giving so much of their lives to the service of others in their communities.

“The act of worship, here in Worcester Cathedral, reminds me of the pledge I made at the beginning of the coronation service – to follow Christ’s example ‘not to be served but to serve’.

“That I have always tried to do and continue to do, with my whole heart.

“It is my special prayer today that Our Lord’s example of serving one another might continue to inspire us and to strengthen all our communities.”