The weird stuff Charles will hold at his coronation

Friday, May 5, 2023

In today’s newsletter, we sift through the diamonds, crowns, and swords Prince Charles will handle on Saturday, learn how to reduce stress with these foods … and place our Kentucky Derby bets early. Plus, happy Cinco de Mayo.

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Scepters. Robes. Controversial diamonds. The weird Stone of Destiny.

What are all these objects, most several centuries old, that King Charles III will be carrying, wearing, or bowing down to during his coronation Saturday? Everything has a meaning.

WHAT DO THEY MEAN?

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The crown: King George VI wears the Imperial State Crown after his coronation in May 1937. Charles III will don the same crown following his investiture 86 years later. Pictured at top, the coronation ring, the scepter with the dove, the sovereign’s orb, the royal scepter with the cross, and St. Edward’s Crown. Read more.

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WHAT FOODS BEAT STRESS?

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Feel good—inside and out: Eating the right foods can help you unwind and de-stress. That’s because serotonin—the hormone linked to happiness—is mainly in your gut, not your brain. Bananas, spinach, anchovies, and blueberries (pictured above with dark chocolate) all play a role on positive body and mind performance. Read how.

WHAT TO EAT

LAST GLIMPSE

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It’s not Mexican Independence Day: But Cinco de May does originate with another Mexican victory, this one in the city of Puebla. A less-equipped Mexican force defeated French invaders 161 years ago today—and long after that, marketers expanded modest celebrations into a May rival of St. Patrick’s Day, Nat Geo reports. (Above, a dance troupe performs traditional Mexican dances.)

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CINCO DE DRINKO

Today’s soundtrack: Cinco de Mayo, Liz Phair

Happy Friday! This newsletter has been curated and edited by Jen Tse, Hannah Farrow, Mallory Benedict, and David Beard. What’s on your travel bucket list? Email david.beard@natgeo.com to let us know. Thanks for reading!

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The weird stuff Charles will hold at his coronation

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