The ancient symbol of Scotland's monarchy leaves Edinburgh Castle on its way to London for the coronation.
Mr Hamilton, who died last year, told the BBC in a rare interview: "The Stone of Destiny is Scotland's icon,."To bring it back was a very symbolic gesture."The stone reappeared months later 500 miles away in Arbroath Abbey - a place that was important to Scotland's independence history.
Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf was in attendance in his capacity as the Keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland. It will be transported in a special carrier constructed largely from Scottish oak, which has been made by HES's in-house joinery team.
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