How a Toilet Saved Scotland’s Crown Jewels
Did you know that during World War Two, the crown jewels of Scotland were hidden... in a medieval toilet?
To keep them out of Nazi hands, the Crown, Sceptre, and Sword of State were secretly packed into a metal box...
And buried inside the latrine closet of an old, medieval tower at Edinburgh Castle.
Only four people knew the exact location — including King George the Sixth himself.
It was a simple, brilliant plan
Who would search a medieval toilet for priceless royal treasures?
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