Royal Stone of Scone to Leave Scotland for First Time in Decades for King Charles’ Coronation

The Stone of Scone is an ancient Scottish coronation stone which is being moved from Edinburgh Castle to London for King Charles III's inauguration.
The stone has been used in Scottish royal coronation ceremonies for over 1100 years and was seized by England in 1296, incorporated into the Coronation Chair.
Historic Environment Scotland is ensuring the secure transportation and preservation of the historic stone in a carrier made from Scottish oak.
The stone's original use and origins remain unknown but it is believed to date back to the early 9th century and the inauguration of the first Scottish kings.
The stone has not left Scotland since its return from England in 1996, making this a historic moment and a symbolic recognition of Scotland's ancient monarchy.