The Koh-i-Noor diamond, which has been claimed by four countries and once adorned the crowns of Britain’s queens, will not be in the crown of Queen Camilla at the coronation due to its controversial history. The jewel was taken by British forces from India and has become a symbol of the empire’s rule over the country. India and Indians have been increasingly vocal about getting the jewel returned, leading to the decision not to include it in the crown.
The Koh-i-noor diamond, a 105-carat gemstone with a history of curses and conquests, will not be worn by Camilla, the queen consort, at King Charles III's coronation. The diamond has become a focus of anti-colonial anger, with India and other nearby countries demanding its return. Legend has it that only women, especially queen consorts, can wear the diamond safely. The British royal family has no intention of parting with the gemstone, which is kept on display in the Tower of London.
Queen Camilla will not wear the Koh-i-Noor diamond on her crown during her coronation to avoid offending "political sensitivities." The diamond, which has a long history of conquest and is a symbol of British imperialism, has been at the center of debates for decades, with demands from India for its return. While some activists argue that returning cultural artifacts is a way for the UK to atone for its colonial past, Buckingham Palace's decision to use other gemstones on the queen-consort's crown suggests a limited sensitivity to the issue.
Camilla, the Queen Consort, will wear a modified version of the Queen Mary's Crown during King Charles III's coronation, with the replica of the Koh-i-Noor diamond removed due to its controversial history. The decision to not commission a new crown was made in the interests of sustainability and efficiency. Instead, Camilla's crown will feature the Cullinan III, IV and V diamonds, which are also not without controversy. The Cullinan diamonds will return to a display at the Tower of London after the coronation, while the Koh-i-Noor diamond will be on public display in a new exhibition at the Tower of London.
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.
