Stone of Destiny to return to England for King’s coronation for first time in 27 years
The Stone of Destiny is to return to England for the first time in over a quarter of a century.
The 125kg slab will be transported under strict security before being placed in Westminster Abbey in time for the coronation of Charles III.
The artifact was historically kept at Scone Abbey to be used in Scottish coronations but was stolen during the English invasion in 1296.
After a Christmas Day raid in 1950, by Scottish nationalists, who recovered the stone for a couple a months, it was eventually returned by the British government in 1996.
It is now situated at Edinburgh Castle with the Scottish crown jewels.
The first recorded use of the Stone of Destiny was in 1057 when Macbeth’s stepson Lulach was proclaimed King, but it is believed its use could date back to the fourth century.
The stone will sit under the Coronation Chair until King Charles’ ceremony.
