On an unassuming corner in Kingston upon Thames, an unassuming town on the River Thames, is a stone. It's no ordinary stone. Protected by a ring of blue iron rails designed to mimic a crown, with seven pillars representing the seven kings whose names are engraved at the base of the stone, this designated historical monument is, according to legend, England's very own Coronation Stone. Kingston, as the town is known, is the administrative centre of the eponymous London borough. Its proximity to the famed Hampton Court Palace, Henry VIII's most famous residence, and favourite filming location for many period dramas such as Bridgerton, makes it a popular transport hub for tourists, though many don't realise the extraordinary events that took place here.

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