The Koh-i-noor diamond won’t be used during King Charles III’s coronation, allowing Buckingham Palace to sidestep the controversy surrounding a gem acquired during the age of Empire.
India, Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan have all claimed ownership of the Koh-i-noor diamond, seized by the East India Company and given to Queen Victoria in 1849.The Koh-i-noor diamond won’t be used duringcoronation, allowing Buckingham Palace to sidestep the controversy surrounding a gem acquired during the age of Empire.
Some observers had speculated that Camilla would be crowned with the crown made for Queen Elizabeth, the queen mother, in 1937, which had the Koh-i-noor diamond as its centerpiece.Get Philly local news, weather forecasts, sports and entertainment stories to your inbox.That reportedly sparked concern from some people in India, who said using the Koh-i-noor in the coronation could be an uncomfortable reminder of Britain’s oppressive past.
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