Controversy Surrounds Crown Jewels at King Charles' Coronation

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Controversy Surrounds Crown Jewels at King Charles' Coronation
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The Koh-i-noor diamond, believed to have been seized from South Asia centuries ago, will not be worn by Queen Consort Camilla during King Charles III's coronation ceremony to avoid a "diplomatic row" with India. The diamond is a symbol of the reduced stature of the British Empire, and the crown's careful actions are a sign of the public favor, power, and influence its former colonies now hold. The debate over whether Buckingham Palace should return all the colonial-era crown jewels is reignited, and the problem is not going away.

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