King Charles III Formally Proclaimed King at Tradition-Steeped Ceremony

King Charles III Formally Proclaimed King at Tradition-Steeped Ceremony

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Top Entertainment Headlines It's Saturday, Sep. 10th Here are today's top stories. 1 King Charles III Formally Proclaimed King at Tradition-Steeped Ceremony Two days after his mother's death thrust him onto the throne, King Charles III was officially announced as Britain's monarch Saturday, in a pomp-filled ceremony steeped in ancient tradition and political symbolism — and, for the first time, broadcast live. Charles, who spent seven decades as heir apparent, automatically became king when his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, died on Thursday, but the accession ceremony was a key constitutional and ceremonial step in introducing the new monarch to the country, a relic of a time before mass communications. Scores of senior politicians past and present, including Prime Minister Liz Truss and five of her predecessors, gathered in the ornate state apartments at St. James's Palace for the meeting of the Accession Council. Read More → 2 How to Watch the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards TV's biggest night is right around the corner. The ceremony, which honors the best of television, highlights the most-watched, most talked-about and binge-worthy shows, is back in front of a full studio audience for the first time in two years. Last year, the 2021 Emmys were hosted outdoors to allow for social distancing. In 2020, Jimmy Kimmel hosted a mostly virtual show due to the coronavirus pandemic and sat in an empty Staples Center with cardboard cutouts of the nominees. Read More → 3 Viral 'Corn Kid' Is Now the 'Corn-bassador' of South Dakota Tariq, a young corn enthusiast who went viral for gushing about his love for corn, is now South Dakota's official "Corn-bassador." In an executive proclamation posted on social media, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem declared Sept. 3, 2022, as "Official Corn-bassador Tariq Day" in celebration of Tariq's love for the staple crop. Tariq, whose last name wasn't released for privacy reasons, was welcomed at South Dakota's Corn Palace on Saturday. Read More → 4 'Peppa Pig' Introduces Same-Sex Couple After Petition for More LGBTQ Characters The popular British children's show "Peppa Pig" has introduced its first same-sex couple — two lesbian polar bears — following years of calls for more LGBTQ characters on the show.  In an episode that aired Tuesday on Channel 5 in the United Kingdom, Penny the Polar Bear tells main character Peppa Pig that she has "two mummies" and draws a picture of herself holding hands with them.  The cartoon show, which centers around a 4-year-old piglet and her family, has been translated into 40 languages and broadcast in over 180 countries and territories, including the U.S., according to its production company, Entertainment One. It's been called a "global phenomenon," though it has also faced some criticism for reinforcing gender stereotypes by showcasing a nuclear family structure with a dad who works and a stay-at-home mom.  Read More → 5 'The Crown' Season 5: Everything We Know Season Five of "The Crown" is just months away. It's been almost two years since the fourth season of the Netflix drama debuted and fans have been patiently waiting to see the next chapter in the royal family's lives play out on the small screen. The anticipation of the Emmy award-winning show's return rose after Queen Elizabeth II died on Sept. 8 at the age of 96. Read More → 6 Sponsored Take Control of Your Health Promoted by Dexcom Being diagnosed with a serious illness can be overwhelming and isolating, but witnessing others navigate those challenges and lead fulfilling lives can motivate and inspire patients while signaling that they are not alone in their health journeys. That's where Fixing Us comes in. Read More → Got a tip or story idea? tips@nbcchicago.com Follow NBC Chicago Unsubscribe from this Mailing | Unsubscribe from all | Privacy | Terms ©2021 Copyright NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations 30 Rockefeller Plaza - New York, NY 10112