The Stone of Scone, the coronation stone upon which monarchs in Britain have been crowned for centuries, is delivered to London ahead of playing a role in next weekend's ceremony.
abc.net.au/news/historic-stone-of-scone-reaches-london-king-charles-coronation/102284096The Stone of Scone, the coronation stone upon which monarchs in Britain have been crowned for centuries, was delivered to London on Saturday.It is believed to have been used in the inauguration of Scottish kings as far back as the early 9th centuryThe stone arrived after a journey from Scotland in a special carrier made from Scottish oak, ahead of King Charles III's coronation next week.
Westminster Abbey held a service on Saturday evening to mark its arrival there, the church said in a statement. The stone's origins are unknown, but it was believed to have been used in the inauguration of Scottish kings as far back as the early 9th century.
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