EDINBURGH - The coronation stone used by British monarchs since the Middle Ages is to be moved to Edinburgh Castle, 700 years after the King Edward I seized it from the Scots and took it to London. The Scottish Secretary, Mr Michael Forsyth, announced yesterday that the Stone of Scone would be transferred on November 30th, feast day of St Andrew, Scotland's patron saint.
Stone of Scone for Edinburgh
EDINBURGH - The coronation stone used by British monarchs since the Middle Ages is to be moved to Edinburgh Castle, 700 years…
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