No date has yet been announced for the coronation ceremony of Charles III.
The Stone of Destiny will be moved from Edinburgh Castle to London for the coronation of the new King, it has been confirmed.But with the historic artefact having been returned to Scotland more than quarter of a century ago, it will be moved down to London for the ceremony involving her son.
HES manages a number of historic locations across Scotland, including Edinburgh Castle, where the stone is among the items on display in the Crown Room. The Stone of Destiny, which is described as being coarse-grained, pinkish buff sandstone, is seen as a historic symbol of Scotland's monarchy, and was used in the inauguration of Scottish kings for centuries.
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