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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