New Stone of Destiny fragments have been uncovered

A fragment of the Stone gifted to Queensland Museum in Australia. (Peter Waddington via SWNS)

By Lauren Beavis

Experts have revealed the existence and fate of fragments of the Stone of Destiny, after it was taken from Westminster Abbey by Scottish nationalist students in 1950.

New Stone of Destiny fragments have been uncovered

University of Stirling Professor Sally Foster. (University of Stirling via SWNS)

New Stone of Destiny fragments have been uncovered

A fragment of the Stone gifted to Queensland Museum, with its certificate of authenticity. (Queensland Museum via SWNS)

New Stone of Destiny fragments have been uncovered

A fragment of the Stone, which was previously bequeathed to the SNP. (Ross Colquhoun via SWNS)

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