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King Charles III coronation: what the controversy over an ancient stone tells us about historical symbols in the modern age

The coronation of King Charles III will see history play out in the modern age. From the venue of Westminster Abbey to the coronation oath, the symbolism is steeped in centuries of tradition. One symbol, the “Coronation stone” – also known as the Stone of Scone or Stone of Destiny…

The Conversation

Stone of Destiny heads to England for first time in 25 years ahead of coronation

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.

The National (Scotland)

Caernarfon Castle’s £5m revamp takes its story beyond English imperialism

Gatehouse project opens with viewing platform, and new exhibits explore lives of people who built medieval fortress

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Coronation brings Stone of Destiny to England for the first time since 1996

The stone was officially returned to Scotland 700 years after being seized by King Edward I of England in 1296.

The Independent UK

What is the Stone of Destiny?

The first recorded use of the stone was in 1057, when Macbeth’s stepson Lulach was proclaimed king

Wales Online

The fascinating history behind the chair King Charles will sit on at his coronation

The King and Queen Consort will be crowned at Westminster Abbey in May

The Independent UK

The fascinating history behind the chair King Charles will sit on at his coronation

The King and Queen Consort will be crowned at Westminster Abbey in May

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13 unusual coronation customs from gold ingots to the threat of a duel

Celebrations over the years have featured secret recipes, a pardon for criminals and a royal stay in the Tower of London.

The Independent UK

The fascinating history behind the throne King Charles will sit on at his coronation

The King and Queen Consort will be crowned at Westminster Abbey in May

The Independent UK

Wales to conserve ruins of medieval court of its last native prince

Government acquires the 13th-century site used by Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, the last native prince of Wales, for conservation

The Guardian - UK

‘Roman numerals’ found on Stone of Destiny ahead of King’s coronation

The details were discovered when a 3D-printed replica of the stone was examined by experts.

The Independent UK

The fascinating history behind the throne King Charles will sit on at his coronation

The King and Queen Consort will be crowned at Westminster Abbey in May

The Independent UK

Radio Aryan host claims podcast ‘not racist’

James Allchurch, 51, is charged with 15 counts of distributing audio material to stir up racial hatred.

The Independent UK

The fascinating history behind the throne King Charles will sit on at his coronation

The King and Queen Consort will be crowned at Westminster Abbey in May

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Evening Standard

What is the Stone of Destiny? Historical Scottish artefact in new Perth exhibition

The ancient symbol of monarchial power has found a new home

Daily Mirror

Work begins to prepare 'fragile' 700-year-old oak chair for King Charles' coronation

The 'extremely fragile' medieval chair covered in centuries-old gold leaf is undergoing painstaking conservation work to prepare it for King Charles III's coronation in May

The Independent UK

New detail discovered in coronation chair decorations

The chair was made around 1300 for King Edward I to house the famous Stone of Scone.

Wales Online

The mighty Welsh castle that was worth moving a river for

King Edward I went to extreme lengths to build the mighty structure

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Wales Online

Late judge's letter lays out the legal structure that bound England and Wales

A handwritten letter in Welsh from a judge that was lost for 25 years has reignited interest in Wales’ historic association with England, reports political editor-at-large Martin Shipton

Liverpool Echo

Historic castle that sits on the edge of a housing estate

For the town of Flint, the castle sits right on their doorstep

Daily Record

Perth-bound Stone of Destiny raider passes away at the age of 97

Ian Hamilton KC was one of four students who stole the ancient Stone of Scone from under the Coronation Chair in Westminster Abbey on Christmas Day, 1950

Liverpool Echo

'Pop can' turned out to be 700 year old coin worth hundreds

The coin was found near a Merseyside canal

ABC News

Prince William and Kate have visited Wales for the first time since inheriting new titles. So how did it go?

The royal couple carry out their first Welsh visit since becoming the Prince and Princess of Wales. They inherited the titles following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Wales Online

The Prince of Wales, a devolved nation and what the future should be

Around Wales in the last fortnight, we have seen an outpouring of affection for members of the royal family, as well as plenty of questions around their ongoing relevance

The National (Scotland)

Honours of Scotland should be sent to London for coronation, says leading historian

THE Honours of Scotland should be used to mark the coronation of King Charles III as well as the Stone of Destiny as they are both symbolic

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