Stone of Destiny leaves Edinburgh Castle and heads to London
The stone is returning to England for the first time in more than a quarter of a century, where it will play a key part in the coronation
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The stone is returning to England for the first time in more than a quarter of a century, where it will play a key part in the coronation
At Edinburgh Castle on Thursday a special ceremony was held to starting its journey south. The procession was led by the Lord Lyon King of Arms - the monarch's representative in Scotland.
The Stone of Destiny is returning to England for the first time in more than a quarter of a century, where it will play a key role in the coronation, amid tight security.
Also known as the Stone of Scone, the slab of sandstone carries with it an enormous amount of symbolism, history and legend.
THE Stone of Destiny will return to England for the first time in more than a quarter of a century to play a key part in the coronation ceremony.