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Fate of ‘hidden’ Stone of Destiny fragments traced by researcher
Research reveals multiple Stone of Destiny fragments were created after 1950 damage; some were gifted to politicians and families and are now treasured heirlooms, historian says.
- On Friday November 7, 2025, Professor Sally Foster of the University of Stirling uncovered the existence and fate of several Stone of Destiny fragments using archival records and interviews.
- During the famous Christmas Day raid, four pro-independence Scottish students removed the Stone from Westminster Abbey and it split when dropped, then Robert Gray oversaw a secret repair producing 34 fragments shortly afterwards.
- Tracked fragments include pieces held by politicians Alex Salmond, Winnie Ewing and Margo MacDonald, one displayed at SNP headquarters, and a fragment gifted to Queensland Museum with an inch-sized piece found last year in SNP storage.
- Authorities chose not to prosecute those holding fragments, citing public interest; the 2018 fragment holder was not prosecuted, though Lord Forsyth of Drumlean called Salmond's piece `stolen property`.
- The Stone's recent public use in King Charles's coronation and relocation to Perth Museum renewed interest and stimulated new studies, while Professor Sally Foster published a theory on the `XXXV` numeral.
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