The coronation of King Charles the third has finally taken place, and with it, the ancient artifacts used in the ceremony have been unveiled. These historic treasures played a pivotal role in the coronation, but what significance did they hold?

How did they make their way through history to this momentous occasion? Join us as we take a closer look at these ancient artifacts and uncover the fascinating story behind their use in the coronation of the new British monarch.

The first ancient artifact is the Coronation chair.
This straightforward chair, also known as the Edward's Chair has been used at coronations for 700 years.
Once in 1657, during the short time that England was a republic, when Oliver Cromwell was appointed lord protector in Westminster Hall, and once more during World War 2, when it was transported to Gloucester Cathedral in western England.
It has been scratched and destroyed over time by visitors and students from the adjacent Westminster School.
Although there is considerable disagreement as to whether Edward the second was really crowned on it, it made its debut during the crowning of Edward the second in 1308. However, Henry the fourth was unquestionably crowned there in 1399.

Moving forward, we have the Stone of Destiny.
The Stone of Scone, often known as the Stone of Destiny, was placed within the coronation chair, which was constructed approximately 1300 years ago.
The stone, which is located under the chair, was formerly used to crown Scottish rulers for generations until being taken by Edward the first, also known as "Scottorum malleus" or "Hammer of the Scots."
Since then, the relatively ordinary-looking 336-pound stone has been used to enthrone kings of England and subsequently Britain. It was in Westminster Abbey for centuries till four Scottish students stole it on Christmas Day 1950, sparking a massive search.
Before being placed back beneath the coronation throne in 1952, it first appeared on the altar of Arbroath Abbey in western Scotland three months later.
Prime Minister John Major relocated it from Westminster to Edinburgh Castle permanently in 1996, and it remains there until coronations are held there,
Mystery envelops the stone itself. It is made of pinkish sandstone and has a crudely delineated cross on it. Historians disagree as to why it has iron rings affixed to each end.
The historical Scottish royal coronation site, Scone Palace, located just outside Perth in central Scotland, is where the term Stone of Scone originates.

Another artifact is the Coronation spoon.
This spoon is the oldest and one of the most holy objects in the whole ritual, despite the fact that it may not seem like much in comparison to the jewel-encrusted treasure on exhibit elsewhere.
The sole remaining component of the original medieval crown jewels is a silver gilt spoon, which is said to have been used in Westminster Abbey for the first time in 1349 when the bubonic epidemic known as the Black Death raged over the nation. Even back then, it was described as an "antique form."
There is disagreement among historians as to when it was created; some claim it was created for Richard the first or Henry the second.
The spoon features two indentations, indicating its intended usage, which has been the same since Charles the second coronation in 1661. Here, the archbishop dipped two fingers into holy oil to anoint the monarch.

After the English Civil War, Oliver Cromwell's Parliament melted down the gold and sold the jewels of the royal regalia, but the spoon was sold undamaged, and the buyer gave it back to Charles the second when the monarchy was restored.

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