Scone's stone looks like a conventional rock; However, it is in protection in Scotland and is jealously cared for by a horde of guards. But, if it looks as normal as any other, why is it as protected as a crown jewel? The reason is that in reality, it is as valuable as any belonging of the British monarchy, so it is, it was in dispute for many years. Precisely for this reason, every that there is a real coronation is transported from Scotland to the Abbey of Westminster, where each new monarch of England is officially appointed.
This May 6, Carlos III will be appointed king before the world, after September 8, 2022, the longest queen who has seen the United Kingdom, Isabel II, died and a few days later, he signed as a new sovereign. In this celebration, as in his mother's, various typical jewels will be used in the spot, as well as Scone's stonewhich is placed inside the throne. Together, a relic full of history and value is formed.
The Scone stone is placed on the oak throne.Universal History Archive / Unspash.
What is Scone's stone?
Scone's stone It is placed on the oak throne that was used to crown Eduardo II in 1307 and was built after the request of Eduardo I. He asked that a space to place the stone be added, which he had captured in a battle against the Scots. So, The stone of Scone and the throne together They became essential elements in the coronation of each English monarch.
It is a block of 152 kilos of weight, since it is made of sandstone of medieval origin and, in fact, it was used in Scottish coronation ceremonies, so it is valuable because it is believed that it has a brutal religious load. Although, according to studies conducted by scientists and professors, it has not been possible to define the age of it, and therefore, the real objective and for which it was jealously protected.