Controversial Crown Jewels: Camilla's Kohinoor Diamond Absent from King Charles III's Coronation

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Controversial Crown Jewels: Camilla's Kohinoor Diamond Absent from King Charles III's Coronation
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The Kohinoor diamond, a controversial symbol of Britain's colonial conquests, will not be on display at the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. The diamond was taken from India during the colonial era and calls for its return have grown louder since the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The British have yet to return the diamond or other plundered artifacts, sparking debates about the country's unapologetic holdouts and its legacy of colonialism.

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