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Coronation at Scone

When
1 January 1651
Where
Scone Palace
Part of
Charles II's Coronation and the Battle of Inverkeithing

Charles II was crowned King of Scotland at Scone Palace on 1 January 1651.

The coronation took place at Scone Palace, where Charles II was formally crowned King of Scotland. This event marked his assumption of the Scottish throne following the political developments of 1650.

Sources

  1. Scottish coronation of Charles II Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-22
  2. Battle of Inverkeithing Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-20

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