King Edward’s Chair
- Hylton
- Jul 22
- 2 min read
22nd July 2026
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The coronation chair, also known as St. Edward's Chair or King Edward's Chair, is a significant artefact in British history. King Edward I commissioned the chair around 1296 to house the Stone of Destiny, also known as the Stone of Scone, which he had captured during his invasion of Scotland. The chair was built between 1297 and 1300 and has been used in the coronation of English and later British monarchs since King Edward II in 1308.
The Stone of Destiny is an ancient symbol of Scotland’s monarchy. Historically, it was used in the coronation of Scottish kings. King Edward I took the stone from Scotland in 1296 as a spoil of war, intending to emphasise his claim over Scotland. The stone was incorporated into the coronation chair to symbolise the English monarch's dominion over Scotland.
The chair has been used for the coronation of 26 monarchs since Edward II. The monarch sits in the chair with the Stone of Destiny beneath it during the coronation ceremony. The chair is kept in Westminster Abbey in London, which has been the traditional site for British coronations.
In modern times, the Stone of Destiny was returned to Scotland in 1996 but is still brought back to Westminster Abbey for coronations. The chair remains a powerful symbol of the continuity and tradition of the British monarchy, linking the modern state with its medieval past.
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