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[theSkimm Logo] Daily Skimm WEEKEND [Header Image]( Skimmâd with [the best wedding guest outfits]( âI want to be front and centerâ â [A Connecticut woman]( who spent five days camped out for the coronation. Blimey. theSkimm With Katie Nicholl Itâs official: King Charles III and Queen Camilla [have been crowned](, well, king and queen. This morning, the royal couple and about 2,000 guests â including first lady Jill Biden, Princes William and Harry, and other members of the royal family â kicked off the [coronation festivities]( with the traditional [ceremony](. A biggie, considering itâs the first in 70 years. Ahead of the three-day celebration, we spoke to [Katie Nicholl](, royal correspondent and author of â[The New Royals](â to learn more about the coronation and its significance. Hereâs what she had to say⦠Q: Of course, the purpose of the coronation is to crown the next monarch. Why else is it significant? This is the first coronation that most of us will ever have seen because very few will still be around from the time of Queen Elizabeth IIâs coronation. So the rarity of this occasion, the solemnity of this occasion, the symbolism of this occasion, I think is hugely significant. It is the crowning of a new king and queen â and we havenât had that since George VI and the Queen Mother ... [People around the world are going to] want to witness this moment in history. Q: In what ways will King Charles IIIâs coronation feel similar to Queen Elizabeth IIâs coronation? Youâre going to have grand processions, an incredible turnout of service members and representatives from the Commonwealth realms and nations ... [Plus] [the ceremonial robes](, [the Coronation Chair](, the [Stone of Scone]( â all of these important historical elements of the coronation that have been echoed through the centuries. Itâs worth noting that Charles is a man who loves history. He loves music, he loves culture, and he has said himself, he loves ceremony. This is a big part of who he is, the institution from which he comes from. Itâs part of his DNA. And of course this is the most important ceremony of his life ⦠So heâll want all the history and majesty and tradition reflected in this. Q: And how much will he make his own? The king is going to invite the people of the nation to swear allegiance to him. Thatâs a break in tradition because itâs usually just the [hereditary] peers at Westminster Abbey who do that. So youâll see this is being referred to as the peopleâs coronation because of that. We are seeing a 1000-year-old ceremony being tweaked for the modern day ... Weâve also got the king reusing certain robes that have been worn historically in previous coronations as part of his drive for a more sustainable reign. Q: So itâll reflect the type of king he wants to be? Heâs our green king. He was the one who was warning us about climate change years before anyone was prepared to take him seriously. And so sustainability seems to be very much at the heart of this, from the reusing of robes to Camilla choosing to wear a crown â [Queen Maryâs Crown]( â rather than having one commissioned for this occasion. I also think itâs the sign of a king whoâs mindful of Britain being in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, hence the smaller ceremony and the scaled back security operation ... [all of which is the monarchy] keeping with the public mood because thatâs absolutely fundamental to its success and its longevity. Q: Speaking of longevity, data has shown that support for the monarchy [has been slipping](. Will that have any impact on the coronation? I think itâs going to be very interesting to see how many switch on to watch the service, how many switch off during the service, and how many stick with the programming throughout the day and weekend. We saw record viewing figures on the BBC for the Queenâs funeral. I suspect weâre not going to see anything like that number for the Kingâs coronation ... Charles really has his work cut out in terms of proving why we need a monarchy in modern Britain, why itâs relevant, and how it can serve its people â particularly its young people. Psst, this interview has been edited for length and clarity. [Facebook]([Twitter]([Email](mailto:?body=King Charles III and Queen Camilla are officially, well, king and queen #theSkimm%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%23custom) What's Happening ðº In entertainment⦠As some late-night TV [has gone dark](, [Amazon Prime Video]( and [Netflix]( still have new shows in the queue. Case in point: âQueen Charlotteâ is out â and dearest readers, [it is flawless](. Plus, â[Dancing with the Stars](â is making the leap back to ABC. And âOnly Murdersâ will reportedly return this summer for a killer [third season]( â because, reminder, Meryl Streep will be in the building. In music news, Ed Sheeran may be all about [subtracting](, but heâs also adding some â[intimate](â shows to his schedule. Meanwhile, Beyoncé is gearing up to take her â[Renaissance](â on the road. No surprise, the Beyhive is [getting in formation](. Oh and turns out, some really [like it hot](. --------------------------------------------------------------- ð¦ In food... Panera is [serving up]( some delicious merch, while McDonaldâs [new frozen treat]( is packing a (Hawaiian) punch. By the way, if youâve ever wondered how long McDonaldâs fries stay good for, itâs [longer than you think](. Meanwhile, JetBlue is taking [non-alcoholic beer]( to new heights. And, as you might have noticed, bread is once again [on the rise](. Speaking of things ramping up, people are going wild for [wild leeks](. Though, others are opting for [popcorn salad](. Meanwhile, at the dinner table: To share or not to share? Turns out, that is [a question](. But for the most memorable meals, some say thereâs [no place like home(s)](. Plus, if you thought getting your kids to finish their carrots was hard, try getting your kids to [finish their crickets](. --------------------------------------------------------------- ð±In tech... First things first, a piece of good news: Apple and Google have teamed up to [curb AirTag stalking](. And thereâs a few more things to add to the list of everything AI can help with, including [personal styling](, [writing wedding vows](, even [crafting more polite Nextdoor posts](, if you can believe it. Looking for a home? [ChatGPT]( can help with that, too. But if youâre still stressed from all the Redfin notifications, you could follow in the footsteps of Gen Z and see if [getting a flip phone]( is the right call. Meanwhile, over on TikTok, [a viral filter]( is raising some eyebrows. And [consultants]( can help answer, âWhatâs in a (baby) name?â WEEKEND GETAWAY [Together with the Ford Escape]([Ford]( Need a way to get away this weekend? Try a local foliage tour. Hear us out. When it comes to leaf peeping, fall gets all the glory. But you wonât be-leaf what the spring and pre-summer scenery have to offer. So hop in your car and head to the nearest park or greenish patch for an immediate mood boost. Psstâ¦weâve got the perfect car for your everyday getaways. The [2023 Ford Escape]( is built for real-life adventures, with more legroom, a panoramic vista roof, and a serious sound system to set the perfect drive vibe. *[Grabs keys](.* Skimm Reads â[Homebodies](â by Tembe Denton-Hurst...When your work is your identity, and it goes away â what then? Thatâs one of the questions that propels this excellent debut novel. It follows Mickey, a Black beauty writer in NYC whoâs let go from her buzzy, great-on-paper job...and then has to reckon with the way she was treated there, and what she really wants next. She flees the city (and the woman she loves) to try and figure it out. This one truly gets what it is to be young and confused in todayâs world (worry about being iced out of the group chat included), and we devoured it. Skimm Picks Here are todayâs recs to help you live a smarter life⦠1. Heat-and-eat pierogies thatâll be your new fave no-planning meal. The sister duo behind [Jaju Pierogi]( used their grandfatherâs recipe to make dumpling perfection. And now, you can get all the made-from-scratch goodness at a grocery store near you, or shipped straight to your door.* [Taste âem](
--------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Clean beauty products that are basically doctor-recommended skin quenchers. [Urban Hydration](âs aloe vera collection uses plant-powered ingredients to help fight acne, hide dark spots, aaaand keep your skin feeling extra hydrated. PS: Skimmârs get 20% off with code CLEANBEAUTY20.* [Shop now]( Psst...looking for more discounts on brands Skimm'rs love? Check out all of our exclusive promo codes [here](. Weekend Escape *Slams laptop shut until Monday.* We know the feeling. And weâve got some tips for escape. As we mentioned, [King Charles IIIâs coronation]( is already underway â and, of course, itâs a day fit for a, well, you know. But luckily, there are plenty of ways for everyone to experience the royal affair, whether youâre celebrating in London or in your living room. Hereâs how⦠- If youâre in town for the coronation: The ceremony may be over, but the festivities are just beginning. Tomorrow, do whatever youâve got to do to work up a big appetite for the [Big Lunch]( â aka, when communities will gather in the streets to eat, drink, and be merry. After that, make sure to [tune into the BBC]( to catch the Coronation Concert, which will feature Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, Andrea Bocelli, and [other high-profile performers](. On Monday, close out the celebrations by giving back during the [Big Help Out](. That could mean volunteering at a bake sale, donating clothes, or cleaning up a local playground. - If youâre visiting London at any other time: For the royal treatment, stop by some of the places where the Windsors have been [spotted over the years](, including [Brilliant Restaurant](, [La Poule au Pot](, and [Mahiki](. Need more recs? Here are some from Skimm HQârs: Start your day with a bite at [Dishoom]( or [Granger & Co](, followed by shopping at [Liberty London]( or [Harvey Nichols](. If you need a break, get a cuppa at [Fortnum and Mason afternoon tea](. Then for dinner and a drink, head to [Sketch](, [The Ned](, or [The Ivy Chelsea Garden](. - If youâre celebrating on this side of the pond: There are plenty of ways to make it a true British bash. Treat yourself to [afternoon tea]( at one of [the best spots across the country](, from [Babeâs Team Room]( in Denver to the [Hermitage Hotel]( in Nashville. Or, invite friends and family over for a jolly good [garden party](. For a quintessential British feast, whip up a batch of [Buckingham Palace-approved scones](, a [classic Victoria sponge cake](, and yes, the controversial [Coronation Quiche](. Then, add some fizz to the festivities with a [Pimmâs Cup](. And to top it off, encourage everyone to make (and wear) [a colorful and cheery fascinator](, which are surprisingly easy to [DIY](. News Quiz Letâs see how well you kept up with the Daily Skimm this week. Which iconic rock band announced theyâre hitting the road one last time? A. Bon Jovi B. Grateful Dead C. The Rolling Stones D. Aerosmith Check back tomorrow for the answer. But if you just need to know, youâll find what youâre looking for [here](. Did you like this newsletter?
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