An academic at the University of St Andrews thinks it unlikely that the sacred stone that will be under the coronation chair on May 6 has its origins in the biblical Middle East.
Throughout his 70-year career, Barry Humphries formed close relationships with many members of the royal family, from the late Queen herself, to the Queen Mother and King Charles.
Comedy legend Barry Humphries, who was best known for his alter egos Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson, died on Saturday at age 89 following complications from a hip surgery.
Barry Humphries - comedian, stage actor, film producer, screenwriter, novelist, landscape painter, husband and father-of four - was much more than the creator of Dame Edna Everage.