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What is the Stone of Destiny and why it is used in the coronation of King Charles III

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The Coronation of King Charles III will be a ceremony draped in tradition. Among the historic items used will be the Stone of Destiny.

The stone, also known as the Stone of Scone, was transported from its usual home in Edinburgh Castle to London at thge end of last month.

The stone, which weighs 125kg, will be placed in the Coronation Chair for the enthronement, before being returned to Scotland following the coronation.

The stone has been used for centuries in the coronations of monarchs and the inauguration of Scottish kings. READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community The last Scottish King to be inaugurated using a Stone at Scone was John Balliol in 1292 and since then it has been used by English monarchs, and then British ones when James VI of Scotland ascended to the English throne upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II in 1603.

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