Stone Of Destiny Departure Ceremony At Edinburgh Castle

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 14: First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf, (C, right) in his capacity as a Commissioner of the Regalia, attends a Beating Retreat ceremony on the Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, to mark the transfer of the Stone of Destiny, which will be moving to Perth Museum later this month on March 14, 2024 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The Stone of Destiny, a historical emblem of Scotland's monarchy that functioned as the sacred seat for the coronation of Scottish kings, will be moving to Perth Museum later this month. Seized by Edward I in the 13th century and subsequently repatriated by four Scottish students after 700 years, this iconic sandstone block had played a pivotal role in the inauguration ceremonies of Scottish monarchs for centuries.(Photo by Mike Boyd-Pool/Getty Images)