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politics3 years ago

Oklahoma lawmakers override multiple vetoes by Governor Stitt.

The Oklahoma Legislature has overridden Governor Kevin Stitt's veto of a bill that allows students to wear Native American regalia during high school and college graduations. The bill takes effect on July 1 and has strong support from many Oklahoma-based tribes and Native American citizens. The legislation allows any student at a public school to wear tribal regalia such as traditional garments, jewelry, or other adornments during official graduation ceremonies. The bill specifically prohibits weapons such as a bow and arrow, tomahawk, or war hammer.

12 Highlights and Omissions from King Charles' Coronation
world3 years ago

12 Highlights and Omissions from King Charles' Coronation

King Charles III's coronation on Saturday will feature a shorter parade route, a role for all Britons, and a nod to the country's myriad faiths. The ceremony will include the use of regalia, such as St. Edward's Crown and the Sovereign's Orb, and the anointing of the monarch with holy oil. Protesters are upset about the more than $125 million price tag for U.K. taxpayers during a painful cost-of-living crisis.

Comparing King Charles III's coronation to past British ceremonies.
culture3 years ago

Comparing King Charles III's coronation to past British ceremonies.

King Charles will be crowned in a ceremony at Westminster Abbey on May 6, following a procession from Buckingham Palace. He will be anointed with holy oil and crowned with the St Edward’s Crown, before leaving the Abbey wearing the Imperial State Crown. The ceremony will also feature the presentation of regalia, including bejewelled orbs, sceptres, swords, and a ring. The coronation is a solemn, religious occasion full of symbolism and has been a tradition for over 1,000 years.

"Exploring the World of Coronation Regalia and Crown Jewels"
world3 years ago

"Exploring the World of Coronation Regalia and Crown Jewels"

King Charles III's coronation will feature a set of sacred artifacts known as the coronation regalia, some of which date back almost 1,000 years. The centerpiece of the ceremony will be St. Edward's Crown, made from solid gold and adorned with 444 semi-precious stones. The Imperial State Crown, decorated with 2,868 diamonds, will also be worn. Other items include the Sovereign's Orb, Sovereign's Scepters, and the Coronation Spoon. Queen Consort Camilla will wear a modified version of Queen Mary's Crown, with the Cullinan III, IV, and V diamonds instead of the controversial Koh-i-Noor diamond.

"Uncovering the Crown Jewels and Coronation Details of King Charles"
royal-history3 years ago

"Uncovering the Crown Jewels and Coronation Details of King Charles"

The Mail was invited to view the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. The collection includes St Edward's Crown, the Imperial State Crown, three swords, the Coronation Spoon, the ampulla, the Queen Mary's Crown, the mace, the spurs, the armills, the Sword of Offering, the orb, the ring, and two sceptres. The Crown Jewels are still a 'working' collection and play a crucial part in the making of majesty.

"New Details of King Charles' Coronation: From Carriages to Emoji"
world3 years ago

"New Details of King Charles' Coronation: From Carriages to Emoji"

Buckingham Palace has revealed further details ahead of the coronation of King Charles III, which will take place in London on May 6. The new British sovereign will be crowned alongside his wife, Camilla, in a deeply religious service at Westminster Abbey. The procession will leave Buckingham Palace and head down the Mall accompanied by The Sovereign’s Escort of the Household Cavalry. It will pass through Admiralty Arch before turning on to Whitehall and traveling along Parliament Street and on to Westminster Abbey where the service will start at 11 a.m. (6 a.m. ET).