King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla will have two brand new thrones made for them to sit on during their coronation ceremony. In keeping with tradition, King Charles will sit in the historic Coronation Chair for the crowning and anointing section of the ceremony, understood to be the most sacred part of the coronation. The Coronation Chair was commissioned by King Edward I in 1296, with Charles to be the 27th monarch to be crowned upon it. It is thought to be the oldest piece of furniture in the United Kingdom that is still used for its original purpose. The Daily Mail report each monarch has their own unique Throne Chair for the enthronement part, as a Palace source confirmed: “There is always a new throne for a new monarch, and this will be no exception.” The pair will have their own new throne each ( Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) During the enthronement, Charles’s new throne will be set upon a raised dais, with Camilla to be crowned alongside him, … [Read more...] about King Charles and Camilla will have brand new THRONES made as coronation details emerge
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For Super Bowl Sunday, over/under at 1.45 billion chicken wings eaten in first-ever ‘Wing King Sports Book’
close Video 'Wing King' Drew Cerza reveals inspiration for his food festival National Buffalo Wing Festival founder "Wing King" Drew Cerza said his Labor Day weekend event was inspired by the 2001 movie "Osmosis Jones," which featured a fictional festival celebrating the beloved Buffalo bar food. "Wing King" and poultry prognosticator Drew Cerza says bet the ranch on Super Bowl Sunday . He set the over/under at 1.45 billion chicken wings eaten in the first "Wing King Sports Book," citing data from the National Chicken Council and his own analysis of the industry. The Kansas City Chiefs face the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in Super Bowl LVII. "Americans are just as passionate about chicken wings as we are about football," Cerza told Fox News Digital in an exclusive release of the nation's first-ever Buffalo wing betting odds. AMERICA'S BEST CHICKEN WINGS: 6 LOCAL HOTSPOTS THAT RULE THE ROOST, SAY EXPERTS "Chicken … [Read more...] about For Super Bowl Sunday, over/under at 1.45 billion chicken wings eaten in first-ever ‘Wing King Sports Book’
The Astonishing Moral Beauty of Rev. Shuttlesworth and the Black Church
The Rev. Fred L. Shuttlesworth, a pastor in Birmingham, Ala., in the 1950s, was called by the historian Andrew Manis “one of the least known but most impactful figures in the civil rights movement.” Shuttlesworth was a close friend and colleague of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., but nearly his opposite in personality — boisterous, direct and exuberant by nature. In his obituary , The Times contrasted the two men, saying: “Where Dr. King could deliver thunderous oratory and move audiences by his reasoned convictions and faith, Mr. Shuttlesworth was fiery.” He was, the author Diane McWhorter told The Times, “King’s most effective and insistent foil: blunt where King was soothing, driven where King was leisurely, and most important, confrontational where King was conciliatory.” The segregationist Commissioner of Public Safety in Birmingham, Bull Connor, saw Shuttlesworth as his nemesis. When asked about chest injuries Shuttlesworth incurred from being sprayed by a fire hose at close … [Read more...] about The Astonishing Moral Beauty of Rev. Shuttlesworth and the Black Church
‘Preparation’s strong for Coronation but there’s a dirty great stain on the monarchy’
With just 90 days to go until the glittering Coronation , preparations are in full swing. There are huge decisions to be made - should the King wear knickerbockers and stockings or stick to a military uniform? And which particular uniform, as he has so many? Perhaps the Royal Air Force Marshall’s one with the easy to open jacket. Because Charles needs to bear his breast so the Archbishop can anoint it with holy oil. But should the public get to see this sacred moment for the first time – or will the monarch be shielded by the golden canopy like his mother in 1953? A new canopy with a transparent top is being made just in case – but then there’s the question of who’s going to carry it…Barons of the Cinque Ports or Knights of the Garter? Prince Andrew has been stripped of his titles and booted from royal life ( Image: AFP via Getty Images) There’d be no shortage of volunteers as hundreds of peers have been writing in claiming an hereditary right to participate. … [Read more...] about ‘Preparation’s strong for Coronation but there’s a dirty great stain on the monarchy’
Battle is on to keep Victoria Cross awarded to RAF World War Two hero in UK
The fight is on to keep in Britain the only Victoria Cross awarded to a member of the RAF for its Far East campaign during the Second World War. The medal was awarded posthumously to Squadron Leader Arthur Scarf, who was killed after leading a daring raid on enemy Japanese forces in Burma in 1941. One of just 22 VCs awarded to RAF heroes for the War overall, it was recently sold to an unnamed overseas buyer. But the Royal Air Force Museum has been told it can keep the medal in the UK if it matches the £660,000 sale price by the end of April. Launching a GoFundMe campaign to raise £250,000 of the total, the museum said: “This medal, and Arthur’s Story, are too significant to our nation’s heritage to be lost from our shores. Arthur’s story can inspire future generations for years to come.” Arthur was born in Wimbledon, South West London, in 1913 and joined the RAF in 1936. In 1939, he was sent to Singapore with No 62 Squadron to join forces in the Far East. The Royal Air … [Read more...] about Battle is on to keep Victoria Cross awarded to RAF World War Two hero in UK
Kiara Advani, Sidharth Malhotra Wedding Date Postponed? GoT Stars Kit Harington, Rose Leslie Expecting Second Baby
Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani are in Jaisalmer to get married. While it was first reported that the couple was marrying on February 6, Monday, in the regal ceremony, it is now being reported that the couple is getting married on February 7. Kiara and Sidharth are yet to comment on the reports. Also Read: Kiara Advani, Sidharth Malhotra Wedding Date Postponed? Couple To Not Marry on Feb 6: Report Game of Thrones stars Kit Harington and Rose Leslie are about to become a family of four. Harington, 36, announced that he and his wife, 35, are expecting their second child together - over two years after the birth of their son. Also Read: Game of Thrones Stars Kit Harington and Wife Rose Leslie Expecting Second Baby Ever since Rakhi Sawant made her relationship official with her husband Adil Khan Durrani, their tumultuous relationship has been hitting the headlines. The actress, earlier this week, levelled some severe accusations against Adil. The 44-year-old had claimed … [Read more...] about Kiara Advani, Sidharth Malhotra Wedding Date Postponed? GoT Stars Kit Harington, Rose Leslie Expecting Second Baby
Holiday hack that gets you 48 days off in 2023 – using just 19 days annual leave
Workers can get 48 days of holiday using just 19 days of annual leave in 2023 if they plan their time off carefully. The trick is to be strategic when booking leave and select days that fall before and after Bank Holidays. In 2023, there will be nine Bank Holidays in total, giving millions of Brits a chance to more than double their typical holiday allowance. Most full-time workers are legally entitled to 28 days' paid leave a year, which is equivalent to 5.6 weeks of holiday. Unearth PR have said that if you work a nine to five job from Monday to Friday, you may be able to make your holiday stretch further by booking these specific dates. Most full-time workers are legally entitled to 28 days' paid leave a year ( Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) But not all workers are given days off on Bank Holidays. If Bank Holidays are not included in your holiday entitlement, this hack won’t work. Here are the key dates to look out for next year: April In 2023, … [Read more...] about Holiday hack that gets you 48 days off in 2023 – using just 19 days annual leave
Harry and Meghan ‘to be invited to Charles’ coronation’ despite fears of ‘total circus’
Prince Harry and Meghan are expected to attend King Charles' coronation - but planners fear it could turn into a "total circus" if their arrival is not well timed. Royal insiders have reportedly confirmed the "working assumption" is the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be at the historic ceremony on May 8. The Firm is still said to be feeling raw about the fresh allegations made by Harry in his autobiography Spare, as well as the couple's bombshell Netflix miniseries. But planners for the three-day event, which will see the King officially crowned, say suggestions the Sussexes won't be on the 2,000-strong guest list are far from the truth. Prince Harry's book Spare was released last month ( Image: Maureen McLean/REX/Shutterstock) Invitations for the 90-minute service at Westminster Abbey are to be sent out this month. Royals, dignitaries and world leaders will pack into the abbey. A source told The Sun : “They will definitely be invited, and we are … [Read more...] about Harry and Meghan ‘to be invited to Charles’ coronation’ despite fears of ‘total circus’
Private landowners bar access to 500,000 acres of California public land
More than half a million acres of California’s public lands are locked away by private landowners, a report from the New York Times found this week. The Times story used data from a popular hunting app called OnX. The app uses publicly available state and federal records to show private property lines, critical information for hunters trying to avoid trespassing. Although the intention of the app’s creators wasn’t to spotlight the conflict between public land and private ownership, its maps inadvertently show how many public areas are surrounded by private property, creating landlocked pockets around the Western U.S. “The revelation that millions of acres of public lands aren’t really open to the public has increased tensions in several communities and resonated far beyond the audience for whom OnX was intended,” the Times reports. BEST OF SFGATE Local | 40 reasons not to leave San Francisco Food | Remembering the Bay Area suburbs' fanciest buffet: Fresh Choice … [Read more...] about Private landowners bar access to 500,000 acres of California public land
Snoop Dogg faces criticism after calling out Uber Eats driver who left without leaving food: ‘So wrong for this’
Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Snoop Dogg is facing backlash after publicly calling out his Uber Eats driver for failing to deliver his food after the driver waited for eight minutes and claimed he was not in a “safe place”. Over the weekend, the rapper, 50, shared a video of the messages between him and his delivery driver, in which the Uber Eats employee can repeatedly be seen telling Snoop Dogg that he has arrived. According to the timestamps, the delivery driver originally arrived at 10.41pm, at which point he messaged the musician to inform him that he’d arrived. At that point, Uber Eats eight-minute delivery timer began, which gives the driver eight minutes to wait before they are allowed to cancel the order, while the driver could be seen sending two more messages, with one reiterating … [Read more...] about Snoop Dogg faces criticism after calling out Uber Eats driver who left without leaving food: ‘So wrong for this’