Hello Cornerites!
sumdaze here. Constructor & Assistant Editor Katie Hale put a bit of her London life into today's puzzle. The coronation of Charles III and Camila was this past Saturday. Given the monarchy's checkered history, let's call today's puzzle:
The 3 themed clues are:
3 Down. Rolling Stones song that inspired a restaurant name: RUBY TUESDAY.
The Rolling Stones released Ruby Tuesday in 1967.
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| The restaurants were founded in 1972 in Knoxville, TN. |
7 Down. Aromatic bulbs in coq au vin: PEARL ONIONS.
22 Down. Nickname for Ireland: EMERALD ISLE.
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| Have ewe been there? |
The reveal:
24 Down. Some sparklers at King Charles III's coronation, and a literal feature of 3-, 7-, and 22-Down?: CROWN JEWELS.
RUBY, PEARL, EMERALD Each is a JEWEL. Additionally, notice that the JEWEL is at the top or CROWN of the vertically-written phrase. Very clever, Katie!!
Let's see what other gems Katie gave us:
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| Queen Elizabeth II sporting the CROWN JEWELS at her 1953 coronation |
Today's grid:
1. Title for Elton John: SIR.
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| More royal stuff: Queen Elizabeth II knighted Elton John on Feb. 24, 1998 at Buckingham Palace. |
4. "__ Misérables": LES.
7. Yellow tropical fruit: PAPAYA.
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| This variety is yellow on the outside & orange on the inside. |
13. "Say something funny!": AMUSE ME. I would not recommend saying this to anyone...unless you are the King of England.
15. Exercise plan, e.g.: REGIMEN.
16. Beirut's country: LEBANON.
18. Decline: SAY NO.
19. "Dang it": AW DRAT. Hmmmmm......
23. Spanish eight: OCHO. and 25. Spanish greeting: HOLA.
Dos CSOs to Lucina!
27. "Rugrats" dad: STU. Stuart Louis "Stu" Pickles Jr., to be precise
28. Destination in "The Lord of the Rings": MORDOR. IIRC, WC is our LOTR authority.
30. Actor Lowe: ROB. I heard him say in an interview that he credits his good looks to getting a lot of sleep.
31. Spot to grab a bite: EATERY.
34. The Pussycat Dolls lead singer Scherzinger: NICOLE. The standard spelling of her name helped me today.
36. Replies: ANSWERS.
38. Interstate road, e.g.: HIGHWAY. I was working on this blog when Gordon Lightfoot's passing was announced. This one is in his memory.
39. Early Ford roadster: MODEL A. "Roadster" made me hold off on the last letter until I found a perp.
40. Give some slack: LOOSEN. 
41. Citymapper info, for short: ETA. This app integrates urban transportation options such as public transport, walking, cycling, and driving.
42. Big name in outdoor apparel: L.L.BEAN.
44. Morning brew, slangily: JOE.
47. "Year of the Gentleman" R&B singer: NE-YO. His 3rd studio album, Year of the Gentleman, was released in 2008.
27. "Rugrats" dad: STU. Stuart Louis "Stu" Pickles Jr., to be precise
28. Destination in "The Lord of the Rings": MORDOR. IIRC, WC is our LOTR authority.
30. Actor Lowe: ROB. I heard him say in an interview that he credits his good looks to getting a lot of sleep.
31. Spot to grab a bite: EATERY.
34. The Pussycat Dolls lead singer Scherzinger: NICOLE. The standard spelling of her name helped me today.
36. Replies: ANSWERS.
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| The caption is a bit hard to read. It says, "Auto reply: I am dead and will have limited access to e-mail." |
38. Interstate road, e.g.: HIGHWAY. I was working on this blog when Gordon Lightfoot's passing was announced. This one is in his memory.
Carefree HIGHWAY (1974)
39. Early Ford roadster: MODEL A. "Roadster" made me hold off on the last letter until I found a perp.
42. Big name in outdoor apparel: L.L.BEAN.
44. Morning brew, slangily: JOE.
47. "Year of the Gentleman" R&B singer: NE-YO. His 3rd studio album, Year of the Gentleman, was released in 2008.
49. Darlings: DEARS. Here are some Disney Darlings:
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| John, Wendy, & Michael Darling |
The Menu trailer (2022) starring Ralf Fiennes
I watched this movie recently. It wasn't and it was what I was expecting.
51. Buddy: FRIEND. and 10. 51-Across, in France: AMI.
53. Farther down: LOWER. Check out this video of Shemika Charles doing the limbo (1 min.).
54. Basic metabolic panel, e.g.: LAB TEST.
57. "Crossing my fingers!": I HOPE SO. the answer to, "Will solvers like this puzzle?"
59. Challenges a verdict in a higher court: APPEALS.
60. Traction-improving: NON-SLIP.
61. Starbucks size: GRANDE.
62. "Golly": GEE. willikers
63. Spot: SEE.
Down:
1. Taco truck condiments: SALSAS.
2. "To clarify ... ": I MEANT.
4. Longtime late-night host Jay: LENO.
5. Punk rock subgenre: EMO.
6. Ottawa NHL team: SENATORS. The original Ottawa Senators (1883-1934) dominated the sport. link
8. City in India's Golden Triangle: AGRA.
9. Spotted pony: PINTO. The American Paint Horse is a breed of horse that combines both the conformational characteristics of a western stock horse with a PINTO spotting pattern of white and dark coat colors.
11. Kyoto currency: YEN. US$1.00 = ¥134.64 (3May2023)
14. Comic __: cartoony font choice: SANS. People love to hate this font. This video explains some of the reasons. (5:25 min.)
15. Overhauled, as decor: REDID. 
20. Cautious: WARY. Not knowing 28A, this was my last fill to work out.
26. Follow instructions: OBEY.
29. Fixes, in a way: RIGS.
32. Wide-eyed wonder: AWE.
33. Blab: TELL.
35. Revolutionary Guevara: CHE.
36. Hymn ender: AMEN.
37. A flat or B sharp: NOTE.
43. Root vegetables such as Detroit Dark Red and Bull's Blood: BEETS. Their flavor and nutrition is hard to beat.
45. Infant's bodysuit: ONESIE. an infant's one-piece garment that leaves the legs uncovered and fastens with snaps at the crotch
46. Belgium locale: EUROPE.
48. More than sometimes: OFTEN.
50. Janitorial tools: MOPS.
52. Word on a library poster: READ.
53. Solitary: LONE.
54. Fall behind: LAG.
55. Acronym in many credit card ads: APR. Annual Percentage Rate
56. Chem. in some plastics: BPA. Bisphenol A
58. Earth-turning tool: HOE. "Sun" also fit. 
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| The dogtor will see you now. |
59. Challenges a verdict in a higher court: APPEALS.
60. Traction-improving: NON-SLIP.
61. Starbucks size: GRANDE.
63. Spot: SEE.
Down:
1. Taco truck condiments: SALSAS.
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| We're going to need more chips! |
4. Longtime late-night host Jay: LENO.
5. Punk rock subgenre: EMO.
6. Ottawa NHL team: SENATORS. The original Ottawa Senators (1883-1934) dominated the sport. link
8. City in India's Golden Triangle: AGRA.
9. Spotted pony: PINTO. The American Paint Horse is a breed of horse that combines both the conformational characteristics of a western stock horse with a PINTO spotting pattern of white and dark coat colors.
12. "Sense and Sensibility" director Lee: ANG. Fortunately for clue writers, Mr. Lee has directed many movies. IMDb list
14. Comic __: cartoony font choice: SANS. People love to hate this font. This video explains some of the reasons. (5:25 min.)
26. Follow instructions: OBEY.
29. Fixes, in a way: RIGS.
(phrasal verb) If you RIG up a device or structure, you make it or fix it in place, using any materials that are available.
Apollo 13 (1995) Square Peg in a Round Hole Scene (1:15 min.)
33. Blab: TELL.
35. Revolutionary Guevara: CHE.
36. Hymn ender: AMEN.
37. A flat or B sharp: NOTE.
38. Squirreling away: HOARDING. how squirrels remember where they buried their nuts
40. Tilt: LEAN.
43. Root vegetables such as Detroit Dark Red and Bull's Blood: BEETS. Their flavor and nutrition is hard to beat.
45. Infant's bodysuit: ONESIE. an infant's one-piece garment that leaves the legs uncovered and fastens with snaps at the crotch
46. Belgium locale: EUROPE.
48. More than sometimes: OFTEN.
50. Janitorial tools: MOPS.
52. Word on a library poster: READ.
54. Fall behind: LAG.
56. Chem. in some plastics: BPA. Bisphenol A
That's it for today's treasure box. Enjoy the week, everyone!
