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Coronation Chair & Stone of Destiny: Visitor Guide
Understand the Coronation Chair and Stone of Destiny at Westminster Abbey—their origins, symbolism, and modern display.
12/2/2025
12 min read
A throne built to hold a stone—and a kingdom’s story.
Origins
- Edward I commissions the chair (c. 1297–1300) to house the captured Stone of Scone.
Today
- The stone resides in Scotland; loaned back for coronations.
- The chair shows centuries of wear; conservation stabilizes but preserves patina.
Bottom Line
Objects that turn ritual into reality.
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