In 1996 the British Government decided that the Stone should be kept in Scotland when not in use at coronations. On 3 July 1996 it was announced in the House of Commons that the Stone would be returned to Scotland and on 15 November 1996, after a handover ceremony at the border it was transported to Edinburgh Castle, arriving on 30 November 1996, where it remains along with the crown jewels of Scotland in the Crown Room. The Queen sent as her representative the Duke of York who was present at the transfer and arrival at the Castle. Provision has been made to transport the stone to Westminster Abbey when it is required there for future coronation ceremonies.