35 Thanksgiving Quotes That Capture the True Meaning of the Day
35 Thanksgiving Quotes That Capture the True Meaning of the Day
By Annie O’sullivan And Kelsey Hurwitz Nov 19, 2020
When it comes to Thanksgiving, a lot of emphasis gets put on the food; and, rightfully so. Between the juicy turkey, savory sides, and sweet desserts, there are a lot of edible elements to focus on come Thanksgiving Day. But as you make your way through the day, it’s important to practice gratitude and give thanks for the good that’s come your way. (Yes, even in a year filled with a lot of bad.) One way to do that is to read a Thanksgiving quote — aloud or to yourself — that captures the true meaning of the holiday.
Now, to be clear, the origins of the holiday have dark historical roots that have more to do with colonization than appreciation. But over the years, Thanksgiving has become synonymous with thanks (I mean, it’s right in the name.) So make sure to take a moment from your busy day to give thanks.
These Thanksgiving quotes emphasize the role gratitude can play in your life — and not just one day a year. Even in the darkest of times, there is so much to be thankful for, and in a year that has included global pandemic and continued racial injustices, Thanksgiving can be a day to remember all of the good things, big and small. And make sure those in your life are doing the same.
35 Thanksgiving Quotes That Capture the True Meaning of the Day
By Annie O’sullivan And Kelsey Hurwitz
When it comes to Thanksgiving, a lot of emphasis gets put on the food; and, rightfully so. Between the juicy turkey, savory sides, and sweet desserts, there are a lot of edible elements to focus on come Thanksgiving Day. But as you make your way through the day, it’s important to practice gratitude and give thanks for the good that’s come your way. (Yes, even in a year filled with a lot of bad.) One way to do that is to read a Thanksgiving quote — aloud or to yourself — that captures the true meaning of the holiday.
Now, to be clear, the origins of the holiday have dark historical roots that have more to do with colonization than appreciation. But over the years, Thanksgiving has become synonymous with thanks (I mean, it’s right in the name.) So make sure to take a moment from your busy day to give thanks.
These Thanksgiving quotes emphasize the role gratitude can play in your life — and not just one day a year. Even in the darkest of times, there is so much to be thankful for, and in a year that has included global pandemic and continued racial injustices, Thanksgiving can be a day to remember all of the good things, big and small. And make sure those in your life are doing the same.
Consider writing on of these quotes in a Thanksgiving card or incorporating them into your Thanksgiving centerpieces to bring a little extra gratitude to your meal.
“Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer. And let faith be the bridge you build to overcome evil and welcome good.” — Maya Angelou
“I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and the new.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.” — Voltaire
“When you arise in the morning, give thanks for the food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies only in yourself.” — Tecumseh
“For my part, I am almost contented just now, and very thankful. Gratitude is a divine emotion: it fills the heart, but not to bursting; it warms it, but not to fever.” — Charlotte Bronte
“He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.” — Epictetus
“The heart that gives thanks is a happy one, for we cannot feel thankful and unhappy at the same time.” — Douglas Wood
“Wear gratitude like a cloak, and it will feed every corner of your life.” — Rumi
“We are all more blind to what we have than to what we have not.” — Audre Lorde
“‘Thank you’ is the best prayer that anyone could say. I say that one a lot. Thank you expresses extreme gratitude, humility, understanding.” — Alice Walker
"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow." — Melody Beattie
"When asked if my cup is half-full or half-empty my only response is that I am thankful I have a cup." — Sam Lefkowitz
"Thanksgiving reminds us that no matter what befalls us in life, we can take the charred remnants and we can reconstruct a life unimaginably richer than that from which the shards and pieces fell." — Craig D. Lounsbrough
"Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses." — Alphonse Karr
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How Our Perceptions of Time and Money Change as We Age
How Our Perceptions of Time and Money Change as We Age
BY RETIRE BEFORE DAD
Our perceptions of the value of time and money shift as we age. In early adulthood, time is abundant, while money is scarcer. We want more money and are willing to sacrifice our time to get it.
By middle age, a thriving career helps us earn more, but job and family obligations consume our time. Life is expensive, and working middle-aged people never seem to have enough time or money.
Approaching retirement, we’re more willing to spend money to save time. Why mow the lawn when you could be playing golf or Bridge? And what good is all that wealth if we have no time to enjoy it?
How Our Perceptions of Time and Money Change as We Age
BY RETIRE BEFORE DAD
Our perceptions of the value of time and money shift as we age. In early adulthood, time is abundant, while money is scarcer. We want more money and are willing to sacrifice our time to get it.
By middle age, a thriving career helps us earn more, but job and family obligations consume our time. Life is expensive, and working middle-aged people never seem to have enough time or money.
Approaching retirement, we’re more willing to spend money to save time. Why mow the lawn when you could be playing golf or Bridge? And what good is all that wealth if we have no time to enjoy it?
Time was valuable all along.
But as we age and grow wealth, we learn to appreciate time more because we have less of it to live.
The sooner we learn, the sooner we can shift our focus to what’s most important.
Important of time vs. importance of money chart.
The crossover point — when we fully embrace time as the superior resource and prioritize accordingly — is realized at different stages of life for different people.
It may be gradual or sudden.
The approach to retirement is a typical time when priorities shift.
Does retirement change our perception of the value of money?
The standard path of attaining an expensive education and then working full-time for the next four decades to retire at 65 is still predominant.
But that’s Baby Boomer gold-watch thinking.
We have more options.
Time vs. money purpose?
Maybe when we find our true purpose in life, we modify priorities to elevate the importance of time, relationships, and our impact on the world over income and wealth.
For those with a clearly defined purpose, time spent not fulfilling that purpose is wasted time.
There can be prosperity in purpose. Finding work you love that serves others and makes you wealthy might be the holy grail.
Diagnosis as the cross over point.
A serious health diagnosis, accident, or death of a loved one might change your feelings about time and money too.
Imagine a doctor telling you there are only a few months left to live.
Life’s priorities would shift immediately.
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40 Interesting Facts About Halloween
.40 Interesting Facts About Halloween
By Editorial Staff
Halloween is now considered as a global holiday that is celebrated by millions around the world. Given this level of popularity, you might be wondering how it came about and what led to its development. In this article, we delve deeper into the origins and other interesting facts.
1. Halloween happens every evening of the 31st of October. It marks the start of Allhallowtide, a series of Christian holidays meant to remember the dead such as loved ones, saints, and martyrs.
2. Current Halloween customs can be traced to the pagan traditions of ancient Celtics, particularly the festival called “Samhain” which means summer’s end. It is part of their preparation for the gloomy winter.
40 Interesting Facts About Halloween
By Editorial Staff
Halloween is now considered as a global holiday that is celebrated by millions around the world. Given this level of popularity, you might be wondering how it came about and what led to its development. In this article, we delve deeper into the origins and other interesting facts.
1. Halloween happens every evening of the 31st of October. It marks the start of Allhallowtide, a series of Christian holidays meant to remember the dead such as loved ones, saints, and martyrs.
2. Current Halloween customs can be traced to the pagan traditions of ancient Celtics, particularly the festival called “Samhain” which means summer’s end. It is part of their preparation for the gloomy winter.
3. Celtics believed that the boundary with the Otherworld is weaker during Samhain, allowing spirits to pass through and walk among us. People left food offerings outside their homes to appease the spirits.
4. By the 1500s, the festival began to include costumes and house-to-house visits. Young people impersonated the spirits, recited verses, and sang songs in exchange for food. Households obliged to receive good fortune.
5. “Halloween” first appeared in Christian writings around 1745. It is a shortened form of the term Hallows evening, referring to the vigils and other activities the night before All Hallows Day (also called All Saints Day).
6. Most celebrations of saints and martyrs were held from spring to summer. In 837, Pope Gregory IV moved All Saints Day to November 1 which coincides with Samhain. This was a practical decision to decongest Rome from pilgrims during summers.
7. By the 1100s, the festivities included street parades with criers in black asking people to remember the dead. Homes baked soul cakes marked with a cross and gave these out in exchange for prayers. Shakespeare mentioned this souling tradition in his play “The Two Gentlemen of Verona”.
8. Although most people consider Halloween as major US holiday, it did not reach mainstream consciousness in North America until the 1800s. Mass immigration of Scottish and Irish people allowed their traditions to flourish here.
9. New York‘s Greenwich Village Halloween Parade is the largest of its kind in the world. It features over 50,000 participants in costume. Millions of spectators turn up each year to cheer them on throughout Manhattan.
10. In the Middle Ages, Christians would carry carved out turnips turned into lanterns while going around homes for traditional souling. These lanterns are thought to symbolize the souls of the dead.
11. Fires, such as those burning from jack-o’-lanterns, were thought to prevent demons from haunting homes and guide wandering souls back to their families. People roaming during the night could also ward off evil spirits.
12. While Ireland and Scotland preferred turnips, US immigrants used native pumpkins instead. These were larger, softer, and easier to access. Pumpkin carving was a common harvest time tradition before being linked to Halloween.
13. A popular Irish folktale explains the origin of the jack-o’-lantern. It is said to contain the soul of a person who was denied entry to both heaven and hell, condemning him to roam forever.
14. Another enduring image of the holiday is the skull. This is a reminder of death and the fragility of life. In the Christian tradition, it is a reference to Golgotha where Jesus was crucified.
15. Trick-or-treating comes from the medieval practice of mumming in which costumed actors parade on the streets and perform in homes. Aside from Hallows Eve, they also did this on other feast days like Christmas, Shrove Tuesday, and Twelfth Night.
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32 Fun Halloween Facts That Are Sure to Surprise and Delight
.32 Fun Halloween Facts That Are Sure to Surprise and Delight
From scary movie trivia to interesting tidbits about the holiday's history
By Sarah Lemire and Amanda Garrity | TODAY • Published October 27, 2022
How Much Do You Really Know About Halloween?
Even after all these years, the haunted holiday remains a bit of a mystery — which is why we've rounded up some fun Halloween facts to teach you (and everyone else) a thing or two.
We've covered all the bases here. Below, learn the history of beloved Halloween traditions like trick-or-treating, homemade costumes and carved (and no-carve) pumpkins came to be. But that's not all: Get a taste of everyone's candy-eating habits, along with a look behind your favorite Halloween movies and songs.
32 Fun Halloween Facts That Are Sure to Surprise and Delight
From scary movie trivia to interesting tidbits about the holiday's history
By Sarah Lemire and Amanda Garrity | TODAY • Published October 27, 2022
How Much Do You Really Know About Halloween?
Even after all these years, the haunted holiday remains a bit of a mystery — which is why we've rounded up some fun Halloween facts to teach you (and everyone else) a thing or two.
We've covered all the bases here. Below, learn the history of beloved Halloween traditions like trick-or-treating, homemade costumes and carved (and no-carve) pumpkins came to be. But that's not all: Get a taste of everyone's candy-eating habits, along with a look behind your favorite Halloween movies and songs.
They’ll come in handy, no matter what Halloween throws your way. Use ‘em to break the ice at a costume party, study them before a round of Halloween trivia, list off a few not-so-obvious Easter eggs about the scary movie you’re watching or incorporate bits of trivia into the caption of your annual Instagram post.
Now, take a moment to read over these fun and festive facts, then memorize a few standouts to surprise and spook everyone who crosses your path on October 31.
The White House Was First Decorated For Halloween In 1958
Mamie Eisenhower decorated the White House for Halloween for the first time. She decked out the State Dining Room in twinkle lights, shocks of dried corn, jack-o'-lanterns and autumnal flower arrangements for a lunch for wives of staff members. Things took a spooky turn outside the dining room, though: Black cats, owls, witch heads and goblins hung from chandeliers in the foyer.
HALLOWEEN
Americans Spend More Than $100 On Halloween
And it's not going down anytime soon. In 2022, the National Retail Federation estimated that Americans would spend an average of $100 on costumes, candy, decorations and greeting cards — just short of last year's estimate of $103.
Spending is expected to increase across the board, except spending on greeting cards is taking a slight dip this year. Looks like we're going digital this Halloween then!
Jack Nicholson's Divorce Inspired A Scene In "The Shining"
There's a scene in "The Shining" that writers — including Nicholson — know all too well: Wendy approaches Jack at his typewriter and he scolds her for trying to get in the way of his writing process. Nicholson later revealed that his character's reaction, although exaggerated, stems from his own personal experience.
"That scene at the typewriter — that’s what I was like when I got my divorce. I was under the pressure of being a family man with a daughter and one day I accepted a job to act in a movie in the daytime and I was writing a movie at night and I’m back in my little corner and my beloved wife, Sandra, walked in on what was, unbeknownst to her, this maniac — and I told Stanley [Kubrick] about it and we wrote it into the scene," the actor told The New York Times.
William Shakespeare Wrote The "Song Of Witches"
“Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and caldron bubble” is from William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth.” A trio of witches recite the poem as they scheme over a bubbling cauldron and it's been associated with witches ever since.
People Used To Carve Turnips, Not Pumpkins
Initially, the Irish and Scottish carved turnips as a way to remember deceased souls. When they immigrated to the U.S., they realized that pumpkins were much easier to carve and the rest, as they say, is history.
The Most-Googled Costume Is A Witch
Classic Halloween costumes never go out of style. Here are the most popular children’s Halloween costumes in 2022 (in order), according to Google:
Witch Spiderman Dinosaur "Stranger Things" Fairy Pirate Rabbit Cheerleader Cowboy Harley Quinn Clown
Halloween was once known as "Black Halloween"
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59 Spooky Halloween Facts
.59 Spooky Halloween Facts
By Karin Lehnardt, Senior Writer Published August 20, 2016 Updated October 26, 2022
Because the movie Halloween (1978) was on such a tight budget, they had to use the cheapest mask they could find for the character Michael Meyers, which turned out to be a William Shatner Star Trek mask. Shatner initially didn’t know the mask was in his likeness, but when he found out years later, he said he was honored.[19]
The first Jack O’Lanterns were actually made from turnips.[16]
Halloween is the second highest grossing commercial holiday after Christmas.[17]
59 Spooky Halloween Facts
By Karin Lehnardt, Senior Writer Published August 20, 2016 Updated October 26, 2022
Because the movie Halloween (1978) was on such a tight budget, they had to use the cheapest mask they could find for the character Michael Meyers, which turned out to be a William Shatner Star Trek mask. Shatner initially didn’t know the mask was in his likeness, but when he found out years later, he said he was honored.[19]
The first Jack O’Lanterns were actually made from turnips.[16]
Halloween is the second highest grossing commercial holiday after Christmas.[17]
The word “witch” comes from the Old English wicce, meaning “wise woman.” In fact, wiccan were highly respected people at one time. According to popular belief, witches held one of their two main meetings, or sabbats, on Halloween night.[18]
Halloween Fear Facts
It sometimes presents itself with related phobias, such as phasmophobia (the fear of ghosts), wiccaphobia (the fear of witchcraft), and nyctophobia (the fear of darkness)
Samhainophobia is the fear of Halloween.[7]
Fifty percent of kids prefer to receive chocolate candy for Halloween, compared with 24% who prefer non-chocolate candy and 10% who preferred gum.[7]
The owl is a popular Halloween image. In Medieval Europe, owls were thought to be witches, and to hear an owl's call meant someone was about to die.[18]
According to Irish legend, Jack O’Lanterns are named after a stingy man named Jack who, because he tricked the devil several times, was forbidden entrance into both heaven and hell. He was condemned to wander the Earth, waving his lantern to lead people away from their paths.[18]
The Guinness World Record for Heaviest Pumpkin is held by Mathias Willemijns from Belgium and his 2,624.6-pound pumpkin.[9]
Stephen Clarke holds the record for the world’s fastest pumpkin carving time: 24.03 seconds, smashing his previous record of 54.72 seconds. The rules of the competition state that the pumpkin must weigh less than 24 pounds and be carved in a traditional way, which requires at least eyes, nose, ears, and a mouth.[13]
Trick-or-treating evolved from the ancient Celtic tradition of putting out treats and food to placate spirits who roamed the streets at Samhain, a sacred festival that marked the end of the Celtic calendar year.[13]
“Souling” is a medieval Christian precursor to modern-day trick-or-treating. On Hallowmas (November 1), the poor would go door-to-door offering prayers for the dead in exchange for soul cakes.[16]
The first known mention of trick-or-treating in print in North America occurred in 1927 in Blackie, Alberta, Canada.[13]
Halloween Cat Fact
Cats have a prominent place in Halloween folklore and decor
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"A Story Book Ending and an Idiot Dad" Posted by Mot at TNT
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Mot: ~~~~ A Story-Book Ending and an Idiot Dad ~~~~~
A Story-Book Ending and an Idiot Dad
He learned something very important from his/my youngest daughter yesterday. Probably a lot more than she would think.
She is 18 and moved away to college last week. Her passion in life has always been riding horses and showing them. She began showing horses when she was 7 years old. Every year, she has competed in numerous horse shows. Each year, the World’s Championship Horse Show is held in Louisville, Kentucky, near our home. She has entered every year and to her great disappointment, never won first place.
Long ago, she made it her life’s dream to win a World Championship. Over the years, it became more and more apparent to me that her chances were low that she would. In this business, the horses that win are usually very, very expensive. More expensive than we could afford.
Several years ago, when she told me about her lifetime dream of winning a World Championship, I told her she would probably never win. She was crushed and ran off crying.
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Mot: ~~~~ A Story-Book Ending and an Idiot Dad ~~~~~
A Story-Book Ending and an Idiot Dad
He learned something very important from his/my youngest daughter yesterday. Probably a lot more than she would think.
She is 18 and moved away to college last week. Her passion in life has always been riding horses and showing them. She began showing horses when she was 7 years old. Every year, she has competed in numerous horse shows. Each year, the World’s Championship Horse Show is held in Louisville, Kentucky, near our home. She has entered every year and to her great disappointment, never won first place.
Long ago, she made it her life’s dream to win a World Championship. Over the years, it became more and more apparent to me that her chances were low that she would. In this business, the horses that win are usually very, very expensive. More expensive than we could afford.
Several years ago, when she told me about her lifetime dream of winning a World Championship, I told her she would probably never win. She was crushed and ran off crying.
I knew right away I had made one of the worst mistakes I would ever make as a parent. My intentions were good–I simply didn’t want her to aspire to something that wasn’t possible. I also felt guilty because I couldn’t afford to buy her a horse that was needed to win.
What I failed to realize in that brief moment, is that she subscribed to the story-book notion that as long as you work hard, believe in yourself, and never give up, you can always achieve your goal. Being a pragmatist with pessimistic leanings, I subscribed to the “life isn’t fair” theory and I wanted to protect her from further disappointment. What I told her that day was just plain stupid and it’s something I’ll regret until the day I die.
Despite the growing odds that she may never achieve her goal, she never gave up and she worked very hard at countless lessons and countless horse shows–many of which led to only more disappointment. She persevered.
I’m one of those parents that NEVER misses the activities of my kids unless something totally unavoidable prevents me from doing so. So, as the years dragged on, my heart was crushed each time she entered a show that ended in disappointment. I dreaded going to each show, knowing we were getting closer and closer to a lost dream.
Several years ago, we told her once she went off to college, we would no longer be able to afford keeping the horses we had, so just as she began college this year, she entered her last event at the World Championships. This was going to be her last ride.
What happened next was nothing less than remarkable.
She was entered in a large class of 33 horses. Her horse had been giving her trouble all year long and the prospects did not look good for the last ride of her career. Because the class was so large, the class was split into two divisions to compete separately. She was to ride in the second division. As the first class was about to enter the arena, she was preparing to warm up her horse just outside the entrance.
Along with the rest of my family, I was anxiously awaiting her ride in the fabled Freedom Hall at the Kentucky State Fair Grounds–hallowed ground among this community of competitors. Unknown to us as she was preparing to warm up her horse, a trainer from the first division yelled out “I need a rider for our horse! Right now.” It turns out, one of the riders had become suddenly ill and could not enter the ring. If someone did not show her horse, it would be disqualified for later showing.
My daughter’s trainer heard the call for help and said “My rider can do it!” The other trainer told ours that this horse was game and had mostly only been ridden by professional trainers. Our trainer responded “Yes, you bet she can!” Somewhat intimidated, but excited to ride the other horse, my daughter mounted this horse she had never seen before and within seconds, entered the arena with 13 other riders. My daughter and her trainer instinctively knew that not being able to warm up her own horse would likely mean they would do poorly in the second division. Besides, who knew, maybe she would have a better chance on this horse she didn’t know.
From that point forward, she dominated the class and was cheered on by the crowd. And when the announcement of the ribbons came, my little baby girl was announced the winner, a World champion rider. She smiled and cried her way through the award announcement and her victory pass. Afterward, she sobbed uncontrollably for nearly 30 minutes. All those years of hard work had finally paid off and she got her story-book ending in the last ride of her career.
Her tears were mostly tears of joy of course, but combined with thoughts that validated her abilities as a rider. No more doubts about whether she had not won because of lack of ability. She had indeed proved her abilities in that single event. Riding a game horse you’ve never been on before and doing so well is a remarkable feat.
So, what did I learn from my daughter? Well, if you work hard and never give up, and you believe in yourself (no matter what your Dad says) you can indeed achieve your goal. I learned this from my daughter. The very thing I was supposed to teach her.
It later occurred to me that this was a God thing. No, I don’t think God made her win that championship. I don’t think God helps people win things as trivial (in the grand scheme of things) as a horse show, but I do think he helps things along that shape a young person’s life. I have little doubt that winning that championship was more important to her than anyone else at that show. I think God set some extraordinary things in place to give her the opportunity to do so–to allow her to prove herself. And when she did, I’m confident that God smiled with the rest of us and said “Well done daughter. Well done.”
Oh, and Caroline, first I want to say how sorry I am for saying such a terrible thing to you at a such a vulnerable time in your life and when you needed encouragement. Parents aren’t perfect, and I proved that in spades that day I told you you couldn’t do it.
Secondly, you’ve made me the proudest Dad in the world. Not just because you won. But because you proved to me and many others that perseverance and hard work will always pay off and you did it with grace, humility, and joy.
King Charles III Coronation Date Revealed
.King Charles III Coronation Date Revealed: What Happens And Will It Be A Bank Holiday?
Amira Arasteh Fri, October 14, 2022
King Charles III ascended the throne upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September, becoming the oldest new monarch in British history. While Britain came to the end of its national mourning period for the late Queen on Tuesday September 20 following her state funeral, the coronation of the new King will not take place until summer next year.
But when exactly is the coronation and what will it mean for both the monarchy and the rest of the country?
When did Charles become King?
King Charles III Coronation Date Revealed: What Happens And Will It Be A Bank Holiday?
Amira Arasteh Fri, October 14, 2022
King Charles III ascended the throne upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September, becoming the oldest new monarch in British history. While Britain came to the end of its national mourning period for the late Queen on Tuesday September 20 following her state funeral, the coronation of the new King will not take place until summer next year.
But when exactly is the coronation and what will it mean for both the monarchy and the rest of the country?
When did Charles become King?
Upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday September 8, Charles officially became King.
However, it is tradition to wait for a sufficient period of time before crowning the new sovereign.
A large amount of preparation is also required to organise the ceremony.
The accession ceremony of King Charles III at St James's Palace - Jamie Lorriman/Daily Telegraph
When is the Coronation of King Charles III?
King Charles III's coronation is set to take place on Saturday May 6, 2023 at Westminster Abbey.
It is expected that the King will sign a proclamation formally declaring the date of the coronation at a meeting of the Privy Council later this year.
The late Queen's coronation took place on June 2, 1953, following her accession on 6 February 1952, over a year after she ascended the throne.
Will there be a bank holiday?
An additional bank holiday is not guaranteed for the coronation despite tradition, The Telegraph has learned.
The assumption that there would be an extra bank holiday is believed to have caused an "issue" with government planning, amid fears for the economy. One alternative option would be for an existing May bank holiday to be moved to mark the event.
It was reported earlier this year that the Government had modelled the cost of an extra bank holiday at £1.36 billion. But the accountants PwC believe this is an over-estimation and that the true cost is nearer to £831 million.
However, Jacob Rees-Mogg, the Business Secretary, has declared his support. "The coronation is an important symbolic act with constitutional resonance about the stability of our system," he said. "To have a day off for that is perfectly reasonable, and the effect on growth will not be enormous."
One option being considered by Whitehall officials is to create a new bank holiday on May 8, in addition to the existing one the previous week. The Prime Minister's official spokesman said: "All options remain on the table."
What will happen at the Coronation?
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King Charles III coronation: When is he officially crowned and what happens next?
.King Charles III coronation: When is he officially crowned and what happens next?
Amira Arasteh Thu, September 29
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, her eldest son ascended the throne to become King Charles III. The late Queen reigned for 70 years, having celebrated her Platinum Jubilee in June 2022, meaning she was the only monarch many people in Britain have ever known.
Britain came to the end of its national mourning period for the late Queen on Tuesday 20 September, following her state funeral, and while he has already ascended the throne, the coronation of the new King will not happen for some time.
King Charles III coronation: When is he officially crowned and what happens next?
Amira Arasteh Thu, September 29
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, her eldest son ascended the throne to become King Charles III. The late Queen reigned for 70 years, having celebrated her Platinum Jubilee in June 2022, meaning she was the only monarch many people in Britain have ever known.
Britain came to the end of its national mourning period for the late Queen on Tuesday 20 September, following her state funeral, and while he has already ascended the throne, the coronation of the new King will not happen for some time.
But exactly when will the coronation take place and what will it mean for both the monarchy and the rest of the country?
When did Charles become King?
Upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday 8 September, Charles officially became King.
However, it is tradition to wait until a sufficient time period of mourning has taken place, before crowning the new sovereign.
A large amount of preparation is also required to organise the ceremony.
When is the coronation of King Charles III?
An official coronation date is yet to be announced, however the Telegraph reported that it is likely to be in spring or summer 2023, after a period of mourning for the late Queen.
The late Queen's coronation took place on 2 June 1953 following her accession on 6 February 1952, over a year after she ascended the throne.
What will happen at the coronation?
It is expected that the coronation of King Charles III will be designed in line with his vision for a smaller, more modern monarchy. The King will be crowned alongside his Queen Consort, Camilla.
Sources have said that the ceremony will be shorter, smaller and less expensive than that of Queen Elizabeth II. It is also said it will be planned to be representative of different faiths and community groups - falling in line with the King's wish to reflect the ethnic diversity of modern Britain.
The coronation will include the oath required by statute and many of the ceremonies which were seen in the late Queen's service, such as anointing with consecrated oil, the delivery of the orb and the enthroning itself.
Over 8,000 guests from 129 nations travelled to Westminster Abbey for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 but, in contrast, guests at the King's coronation will be limited to 2,000 to accommodate health and safety restrictions.
The Archbishop of Canterbury will conduct the ceremony in Westminster Abbey, confirming Charles's acceptance of becoming King via the coronation oath.
The King will be asked if he will govern the United Kingdom and other nations of the Commonwealth with law and justice and if he will maintain Christianity in the nation.
He will be seated in the Coronation Chair, known as Edward's Chair, holding the sovereign's sceptre and rod, to represent his control of the nation, and the sovereign's orb, to represent the Christian world.
After being anointed, blessed and consecrated by the Archbishop, Charles will have the crown of St Edward placed on his head, officially crowning him as King Charles III.
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14 Surprising Facts About the British Royal Family’s Money
.14 Surprising Facts About the British Royal Family’s Money
Jami Farkas Sat, September 24, 2022
Even though the British royal family holds only symbolic power, King Charles III and his heirs still make millions.
The new king and sons Prince William and Prince Harry all make money from personal sources of wealth. As working members of the royal family, King Charles and Prince William also benefit from government money as well as from the income from estates that have been passed down through generations. Want to learn more about the British royal family? Click through to learn interesting facts about the royal family's wealth.
The King Receives a Sovereign Grant From Taxpayer Money.
14 Surprising Facts About the British Royal Family’s Money
Jami Farkas Sat, September 24, 2022
Even though the British royal family holds only symbolic power, King Charles III and his heirs still make millions.
The new king and sons Prince William and Prince Harry all make money from personal sources of wealth. As working members of the royal family, King Charles and Prince William also benefit from government money as well as from the income from estates that have been passed down through generations. Want to learn more about the British royal family? Click through to learn interesting facts about the royal family's wealth.
The King Receives a Sovereign Grant From Taxpayer Money.
The sitting monarch receives a Sovereign Grant from the HM Treasury to pay for the salaries of household staff, official travel expenses and the upkeep of the palaces.
The grant comes from profits from the Crown Estate. In the 2021-22 budget, the Sovereign Grant was £86.3, equivalent to £1.29 per person, the BBC reported. In U.S. dollars, those figures equal about $98.5 million and $1.50.
The Sovereign Grant Changes From Year to Year. The Sovereign Grant currently is equal to 25 percent of the Crown Estate's total profits, so when profits rise, so does the size of the grant.
The Crown Estate does not belong personally to the monarch or the royal family. It is managed by an independent group, and remaining 85% of profits go to the treasury to benefit all residents of the United Kingdom. The holdings of the Crown Estate are worth more than £7.3 billion -- $8.3 billion in U.S. money - and includes everything from beef farms to facilities for stone mining.
The King Gets Additional Income From the Duchy of Lancaster.
The Duchy of Lancaster refers to the portfolio of land, property and assets held in trust for the king or queen of England, and it provides the head of the royal family with an independent source of income outside of the Sovereign Grant.
For the year ending March 2022, the Duchy of Lancaster delivered a net income of £24.0 million ($27.4 million).
The King Also Has His Own Personal Wealth and Income.
Other sources of money for King Charles III are the personal investment portfolio and private estates, which include the Balmoral and Sandringham Estates that have been passed to him since the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Sept. 8. Forbes valued the inheritance at $500 million. The royal palaces and Crown Jewels are not part of his personal wealth, as they must be passed on to his successor and are not his to sell.
King Charles III has the highest British royal family net worth at $600 million and is by far the richest member of the royal family.
Prince William Gets His Money From the Duchy of Cornwall.
While the king gets income from the Duchy of Lancaster, the Prince of Wales, William, gets his income from the Duchy of Cornwall.
The estate, which is one of the oldest and largest in Britain, is spread throughout England and contains agricultural, commercial and residential property. The Duchy also includes a financial investment portfolio.
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If King Charles III Stepped Down
.If King Charles III Stepped Down
Here's what would happen if King Charles III stepped down and handed the throne to Prince William
Maria Noyen Sat, September 24, 2022
King Charles III has not indicated that he ever plans to renounce the throne. Given his age and historically low popularity in the UK, however, it remains a possibility.
Insider spoke with a royal historian about what would happen if Charles stepped down as king.
The UK is mourning the loss of a queen that reigned for 70 years while also welcoming a king that spent the same amount of time preparing to replace her.
From the outside, the reign of King Charles III appears to have gotten off to a shockingly good start. In his first speech, he made his intention to follow in his mother's footsteps crystal clear.
"As the Queen herself did with such unswerving devotion, I too now solemnly pledge myself, throughout the remaining time God grants me, to uphold the constitutional principles at the heart of our nation," he said.
If King Charles III Stepped Down
Here's what would happen if King Charles III stepped down and handed the throne to Prince William
Maria Noyen Sat, September 24, 2022
King Charles III has not indicated that he ever plans to renounce the throne. Given his age and historically low popularity in the UK, however, it remains a possibility.
Insider spoke with a royal historian about what would happen if Charles stepped down as king.
The UK is mourning the loss of a queen that reigned for 70 years while also welcoming a king that spent the same amount of time preparing to replace her.
From the outside, the reign of King Charles III appears to have gotten off to a shockingly good start. In his first speech, he made his intention to follow in his mother's footsteps crystal clear.
"As the Queen herself did with such unswerving devotion, I too now solemnly pledge myself, throughout the remaining time God grants me, to uphold the constitutional principles at the heart of our nation," he said.
Charles, now aged 73, is the oldest person to become king in British history. In the years before Queen Elizabeth II died, speculation mounted that she may have been contemplating stepping down and handing the throne to Charles.
That said, the decades Charles spent as a prince saw his popularity among the public nearly decimated, especially following his divorce from Princess Diana in 1996. As recent as 2021, it led to a desire among the British public for Prince William to succeed Queen Elizabeth II instead of his father, according to a poll on behalf of Newsweek.
Insider spoke to royal experts about what would happen in the event Charles stepped down and what it would mean for the monarchy's future.
Charles couldn't simply step away from the throne
There are two scenarios in which Charles is alive but no longer king, royal historian Marlene Koenig told Insider.
The first comes under the Regency Act, Koenig said, which could be triggered if Charles was physically incapacitated, meaning he could no longer speak or move. Dr. Bob Morris, an honorary senior research associate at UCL's Constitution Unit, told Insider the monarch's inability to carry out their duties would also have to be certified by various people including their spouse.
If that occurred, the next in line – Prince William – would become regent. "He takes over and has all the powers of the king, except some matters, which are reserved," Morris said.
However, there is another, more controversial scenario — abdication. Koenig said it's highly unlikely to ever occur given Charles' intention to follow in his mother's footsteps.
In any case, abdication is a complex process. Charles couldn't simply decide to abdicate by himself. To make it official, he would first need UK Parliament to pass an Act of Abdication, Koenig said.
"He can't just say, 'OK, here it's yours, William.' Nope. The succession to the throne is legislated by parliament," she added.
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King Charles III Leaves Note On Coffin Of His Mom, Queen Elizabeth II
.King Charles III Leaves Note On Coffin Of His Mom, Queen Elizabeth II
Katie Kindelan Mon, September 19, 2022
George VI King of the United Kingdom from 1936 to 1952, Emperor of India from 1936 to 1948 (1895-1952)
King Charles III paid tribute to his mother Queen Elizabeth II with a note on her coffin as she was laid to rest Monday. In a note that was tucked into a wreath of flowers and foliage chosen by Charles, the new king wrote, "In loving and devoted memory."
Charles signed the note with his first name, Charles, followed by the letter R, which stands for Rex, the Latin word for king. The king, the eldest of the queen's four children, has led members of the royal family and the public through more than one week of mourning for the queen, who died on Sept. 8 at age 96 while at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.
King Charles III Leaves Note On Coffin Of His Mom, Queen Elizabeth II
Katie Kindelan Mon, September 19, 2022
George VI King of the United Kingdom from 1936 to 1952, Emperor of India from 1936 to 1948 (1895-1952)
King Charles III paid tribute to his mother Queen Elizabeth II with a note on her coffin as she was laid to rest Monday. In a note that was tucked into a wreath of flowers and foliage chosen by Charles, the new king wrote, "In loving and devoted memory."
Charles signed the note with his first name, Charles, followed by the letter R, which stands for Rex, the Latin word for king. The king, the eldest of the queen's four children, has led members of the royal family and the public through more than one week of mourning for the queen, who died on Sept. 8 at age 96 while at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.
Charles was by his mother's side when she died and walked directly behind the queen's coffin as it was escorted into Westminster Abbey Monday for her funeral.
PHOTO: Britain's King Charles III walks beside The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in a Royal Standard and adorned with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign's orb and sceptre as it leaves Westminster Abbey in London, on Sept. 19, 2022.
The floral wreath that held the note written by Charles was full of bright flowers cut from the gardens of the royal family's residences, as well as foliage of rosemary and English oak.
In a sentimental touch that came at the request of Charles, as did all the flowers chosen, the foliage in the wreath also included myrtle that was cut from a plant grown from myrtle that used in the queen’s wedding bouquet when she wed her beloved husband Prince Philip in 1947.
PHOTO: The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II with the Imperial State Crown, orb and sceptre resting on top is carried into Westminster Abbey on Sept. 19, 2022 in London.
The queen will be buried next to Philip at the King George VI Memorial Chapel at St. George's Chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle.
The burial service will be private, attended only by members of the royal family.
PHOTO: Britain's King Charles III, Britain's Princess Anne, Princess Royal, Britain's Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Britain's Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex arrive at Westminster Abbey in London, Sept. 19, 2022, for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
Before the queen is buried, items on her coffin will be removed.
In addition to the wreath, the coffin is adorned with the Imperial State Crown, the crown that monarchs wear as they leave Westminster Abbey after the coronation.
The crown -- which contains 2,868 diamonds, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, 269 pearls, and four rubies -- was made in 1937 for the coronation of the queen's father, King George VI, according to Historic Royal Palaces, the organization that oversees the Tower of London, where the crown jewels are held.
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, who reigned for 70 years, is adorned with the Imperial State Crown. (ABC News Photo Illustration)
The queen's coffin is also adorned with the Sovereign's Sceptre with Cross and the Sovereign's Orb, both part of the coronation regalia.
The queen's coffin is draped with the Royal Standard, the flag representing the sovereign and the U.K. During her reign, the Royal Standard was flown on her car and aircraft on official journeys and at royal palaces when the queen was in residence.
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