event, really. and it s really significant that the stone of destiny is going to continue its historic role in the coronation of monarchs of britain. until it was seized by king edward i of england in 1296 and enclosed within the coronation chair, the stone was used in the inauguration of scottish monarchs. at westminster abbey, the chair is being prepared for the new king and the stone of destiny will again be placed within it. ..as it was for many coronations, including that of the late queen elizabeth ii. here you can see three different tool marks. a digital 3d model of the stone has been created for the first time. it can now be viewed in greater detail than ever before. the 3d printed replica of the stone will also help in preparations for the coronation.
the coronation of king charles iii. it s going to be a really momentous occasion. it s a once in a generation event, really. and it s really significant that the stone of destiny is going to continue its historic role in the coronation of monarchs of britain. until it was seized by king edward i of england in 1296 and enclosed within the coronation chair, the stone was used in the inauguration of scottish monarchs. at westminster abbey, the chair is being prepared for the new king and the stone of destiny will again be placed within it. ..as it was for many coronations, including that of the late queen elizabeth ii. here you can see three different tool marks. a digital 3d model of the stone has been created for the first time.
to find out more about the stone s history. here s our scotland correspondent alexandra mackenzie. the stone of destiny, or stone of scone, was legally transported from westminster abbey to edinburgh castle on st andrew s day in 1996. intricate preparations, including digital scans and a 3d printout, are now in the final stages for its return to london for the coronation of king charles iii. it s going to be a really momentous occasion. it s a once in a generation event, really. and it s really significant that the stone of destiny is going to continue its historic role in the coronation of monarchs of britain. until it was seized by king edward i of england in 1296 and enclosed within the coronation chair, the stone was used in the inauguration of scottish monarchs. at westminster abbey, the chair is being prepared for the new king and the stone
to westminster abbey for the coronation of king charles. the exact details of when and how are a closely guarded secret, but new techniques are being used to find out more about the stone s history. 0ur scotland correspondent alexandra mackenzie reports. the stone of destiny, or stone of scone, was legally transported from westminster abbey to edinburgh castle on st andrew s day in 1996. intricate preparations, including digital scans and a 3d printout, are now in the final stages for its return to london for the coronation of king charles iii. it s going to be a really momentous occasion. it s a once in a generation event, really. and it s really significant that the stone of destiny is going to continue its historic role in the coronation of monarchs of britain. until it was seized by king edward i of england in 1296 and enclosed
by king edward i of england in 1296 and enclosed within the coronation chair, the stone was used in the inauguration of scottish monarchs. at westminster abbey, the chair is being prepared for the new king and the stone of destiny will again be placed within it. ..as it was for many coronations, including that of the late queen elizabeth ii. here you can see three different tool marks. a digital 3d model of the stone has been created for the first time. it can now be viewed in greater detail than ever before. the 3d printed replica of the stone will also help in preparations for the coronation. in terms of planning on how to insert the stone into the chair, the 3d prints have beenjust to get the choreography done right. it s a very precious object and very heavy, so to be able to utilise the print physically in the first hand,