Coronation Chair, Westminster Abbey, London
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Coronation Chair, Westminster Abbey, London
The Coronation Chair, also known as King Edwards Chair, in Westminster Abbey, London, shortly before the coronation of King George V. It was commissioned in 1301 by King Edward I to contain the coronation stone of Scotland, known as the Stone of Scone, which he captured from the Scots. The chair was named after Englands only canonised king, Edward the Confessor. It was carved from oak -- the four gilded lions at its feet are later additions
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This evocative image captures the Coronation Chair in Westminster Abbey, London, just before the coronation of King George V in 1911. The chair, also known as King Edward's Chair, holds a rich historical significance as it was commissioned by King Edward I in 1301. The chair was created to house the coronation stone of Scotland, known as the Stone of Scone, which Edward I had captured from the Scots. Named after England's only canonised king, Edward the Confessor, the chair was carved from oak and features four gilded lions at its feet, which are later additions. The Coronation Chair is a testament to the traditional and medieval Gothic style that dominates Westminster Abbey. The chair's history is deeply rooted in British customs and traditions, reflecting the long-standing rivalry between England and Scotland. The Stone of Scone, which was returned to Scotland in 1996, had been a symbol of Scottish sovereignty for centuries before it was captured by Edward I. The Coronation Chair remains an essential part of the coronation ceremony, representing the historical and cultural significance of the monarchy in England.
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