Scotland's Last Coronation: Charles II at Scone

After Charles I was executed, Scotland faced a critical choice: submit to English control or crown a new king. They chose the latter.

 

But what did Charles II promise the Scots in return for the crown? Why was this coronation, held at Scone and featuring the Honours of Scotland, so significant? And how did this ceremony shape the future of the British Isles?

 

Discover the drama, diplomacy, and symbolism of Scotland’s last coronation in our latest episode.

 

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