Mary Queen of Scots’ rosary beads stolen in £1m raid on Arundel castle
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Other irreplaceable' treasures taken in the burglary include coronation cups given by Mary to the Earl Marshal
A set of irreplaceable" gold rosary beads carried by Mary Queen of Scots to her execution in 1587 are among historic treasures worth more than 1m stolen in a raid at Arundel castle.
Other items taken in the burglary at the castle in West Sussex - home to the Dukes of Norfolk and their ancestors for 850 years - include coronation cups given by Mary to the Earl Marshal, as well as gold and silver items.
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