It sounds like a stale baked good from medieval times, but the Stone of Scone aka the Stone of Destiny aka The Coronation Stone aka Jacob's Pillow Stone is an oblong block of red sandstone that has been used for centuries in royal coronations.
Seeing as King Charles' coronation is taking place on Saturday 6 May, it's time we get to grips with all this royal jargon. The coronation even has the codename of 'Operation Golden Orb', so it's safe to say there will be a lot of ye olde terminology ahead of the big event.
Despite the pomp and ceremony we can expect from the bank holiday weekend, King Charles has insisted he's keeping it modern. He's even set to have air con on his horse and carriage! Very a la mode.
What is the Stone of Scone?
The Stone of Scone (or any of its other names) is a sacred and ancient symbol of Scotland's monarchy and it's been around for centuries. It weighs about 150kg and it was originally kept at Scone Abbey near Perth, which no longer exists.
Here comes the predictable history behind it: King Edward I stole the stone when England invaded Scotland in 1296 and built it into a thrown at Westminster Abbey, now known as King Edward's Chair.
It's now become a key symbol in the coronation ceremonies of British monarchs. Of course, the last time that happened was back in 1953 when Queen Elizabeth II was crowned.
Where is the Stone of Destiny now?
This magical stone, which was stolen from Scotland, has been a point of contention between the two nations. The custody battle of the stone has been ongoing since 1328, when England first passed a treaty to return it. But protesters gathered to stop the stone from leaving Westminster Abbey. People must have had a lot of free time in the 14th century!
In 1950, four Scottish students stole the stone and it was found at Arbroath Abbey on Scotland's east coast. It was swiftly whisked back to London.
Fast forward 46 years, and the stone is back in Scotland where it's remained ever since. It is displayed in the Crown Room at Edinburgh Castle.
Is the Stone of Scone magical?
We couldn't possibly say! But various theories and legends exist about the stone's history. Its Scone name concerns Fergus, son of Erc, the first King of the Scots in Scotland. Although some people think the stone was first brought by Fergus with the Lia Fail used at Tara for inaugurating the Kings of Ireland.
Other legends say the Stone originated from Biblical times and think it was taken from Jacob Bethel while on the way to Haran – hence 'Jacob's Pillow Stone'.
Will Charles sit on the Stone of Scone?
Yes. England wants to borrow the stone again, as per tradition, and it will be transported to London to be featured in the coronation on 6 May. Don't worry, it will then be rightfully returned to Scotland.