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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Dan Barker

Stone of Destiny heads to London for coronation after leaving Edinburgh Castle

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.

At Edinburgh Castle on Thursday a special ceremony was held to mark the legendary stone – which has become a symbol of Scottish nationhood but for 700 years was housed in Westminster Abbey – starting its journey south.

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