The Stone of Scone, also known as the Stone of Destiny, holds great historical significance as a symbol of Scotland's monarchy and nationhood.
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It has been used for centuries in the coronation ceremonies of British monarchs.
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In preparation for the coronation of King Charles III, the stone was transported from Edinburgh Castle to London under tight security
In preparation for the coronation of King Charles III, the stone was transported from Edinburgh Castle to London under tight security
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The stone was ceremonially removed from the castle, and the procession included Joseph Morrow, the Lord Lyon King of Arms, and Scotland's First Minister,
The stone was ceremonially removed from the castle, and the procession included Joseph Morrow, the Lord Lyon King of Arms, and Scotland's First Minister,
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In 1296, King Edward I of England took possession of the stone from the Scots, and
In 1296, King Edward I of England took possession of the stone from the Scots, and
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it was later incorporated into the Coronation Chair he commissioned for Westminster Abbey in 1308.
it was later incorporated into the Coronation Chair he commissioned for Westminster Abbey in 1308.
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it was later incorporated into the Coronation Chair he commissioned for Westminster Abbey in 1308.
it was later incorporated into the Coronation Chair he commissioned for Westminster Abbey in 1308.
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In 1950, Scottish nationalists removed the stone from Westminster Abbey, but it was later recovered on the high altar of Arbroath Abbey in Scotland
In 1950, Scottish nationalists removed the stone from Westminster Abbey, but it was later recovered on the high altar of Arbroath Abbey in Scotland
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In 1996, the stone was officially returned to Scotland on a permanent basis.
In 1996, the stone was officially returned to Scotland on a permanent basis.
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After the coronation of King Charles III, the stone will once again be returned to Scotland.
After the coronation of King Charles III, the stone will once again be returned to Scotland.