Koh-i-noor diamond not part of King Charles III’s coronation
1 year, 10 months ago

Koh-i-noor diamond not part of King Charles III’s coronation

Associated Press  

LONDON — 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. Rather than commission a new crown, as is customary, Camilla will modify Queen Mary’s crown using diamonds from Queen Elizabeth II’s personal collection, the palace said in a statement Tuesday. 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. Seized by the East India Company after its victory in the Second Anglo-Sikh War of 1849, the gem was given to Queen Victoria and has remained part of the Crown Jewels ever since.

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Koh-i-Noor diamond, the star of Britain's Crown jewel, carries weight of its colonial past
1 year, 4 months ago

Koh-i-Noor diamond, the star of Britain's Crown jewel, carries weight of its colonial past

New Indian Express  

The massive stone has appeared at formal occasions for over 150 years, but Charles's wife Camilla opted not to wear it for May's coronation amid debate in the UK over imperial artefacts and calls in India for the diamond's return. "I don't know what the legal argument would be to say that it should be returned to India, considering that …

Koh-i-Noor diamond was taken - not given - to British, states exhibition backed by Palace
1 year, 7 months ago

Koh-i-Noor diamond was taken - not given - to British, states exhibition backed by Palace

The Telegraph  

A separate display housing a replica of the Koh-i-Noor under the heading A Symbol of Conquest says: “The Koh-i-Noor diamond has had many previous owners, including Mughal Emperors, Shahs of Iran, Emirs of Afghanistan, and Sikh Maharajas. “Koh-i-Noor means ‘Mountain of Light’ in Persian.” Charles Farris, public historian for the history of the monarchy at Historic Royal Palaces, said public …

The story behind Queen Camilla’s diamond necklace for the coronation
1 year, 7 months ago

The story behind Queen Camilla’s diamond necklace for the coronation

The Independent  

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As King Charles III gets crowned, explore India’s most iconic royal jewels
1 year, 7 months ago

As King Charles III gets crowned, explore India’s most iconic royal jewels

The Hindu  

Queen Consort Camilla may have chosen to sidestep controversy by wearing Queen Mary’s crown without the Kohinoor for King Charles III’s coronation on May 6. On asking her grandfather Jean-Jacques on what pieces his father was most proud of, she says, “He spoke about the Nawanagar diamond necklace commissioned by the Maharaja of Nawanagar, which featured the 136-carat, internally flawless …

Camilla's crown won't have the Kohinoor, but it will have fragments of an African diamond that could be just as controversial
1 year, 7 months ago

Camilla's crown won't have the Kohinoor, but it will have fragments of an African diamond that could be just as controversial

ABC  

When Camilla and Charles are crowned at the coronation this weekend, some of those watching will be paying close attention to the elaborate crown on the Queen Consort's head. Cullinan III and IV were originally part of Queen Mary's coronation crown, before being refashioned into brooches and other jewellery most recently worn by Queen Elizabeth II and nicknamed "Granny's Chips". …

Why King Charles' coronation skipped Kohinoor diamond? ‘Sensible thing to…’
1 year, 8 months ago

Why King Charles' coronation skipped Kohinoor diamond? ‘Sensible thing to…’

Hindustan Times  

Buckingham Palace is conscious that the Kohinoor diamond and its use in King Charles' coronation ceremony might be very contentious, a royal expert said. Earlier, it was confirmed that Queen Mary's Crown has been chosen by King Charles' wife Camilla for the ceremony. "I think the palace were conscious about the Kohinoor perhaps being controversial and therefore have decided that …

Queen Consort Camilla may skip this coronation tradition. Reason: Prince William
1 year, 8 months ago

Queen Consort Camilla may skip this coronation tradition. Reason: Prince William

Hindustan Times  

King Charles' wife Queen Consort Camilla has decided not to wear some accessories and attire that has been worn by the royal family before, a report in Private Eye claimed. Queen Consort Camilla: Britain's Queen Consort Camilla hosts a reception for winners of the Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition. The magazine reported that Camilla may not use it because of Prince …

Kohinoor diamond will be displayed as ‘Symbol of Conquest’ at London exhibition
1 year, 9 months ago

Kohinoor diamond will be displayed as ‘Symbol of Conquest’ at London exhibition

Live Mint  

A new exhibition at the Tower of London, opening on May 26, will feature the Kohinoor diamond as "a symbol of conquest", according to a statement from the Historic Royal Palaces. The exhibit will explore the history and origins of the crown jewels and will explain the diamond's controversial colonial past, including how it came to be included in the …

Camilla to wear Queen Mary’s crown without Kohinoor: Has British royalty scored a diplomatic win with India?
1 year, 10 months ago

Camilla to wear Queen Mary’s crown without Kohinoor: Has British royalty scored a diplomatic win with India?

Firstpost  

Britain’s Queen Consort Camilla will wear the Queen Mary crown without the prized Kohinoor for the coronation ceremony scheduled for 6 May. The crowning details Queen Mary’s Crown was made by reputed jewellery company Garrard’s for the 1911 coronation and was commissioned by Queen Mary, the consort of King George V. The Daily Telegraph had then described it saying, “It …

Britain's Camilla will not wear disputed Koh-i-Noor diamond for coronation
1 year, 10 months ago

Britain's Camilla will not wear disputed Koh-i-Noor diamond for coronation

The Hindu  

Camilla, wife of Britain's King Charles, will wear the crown of Queen Mary for her coronation in May, Buckingham Palace said, avoiding the use of a crown featuring the disputed 105-carat Koh-i-Noor diamond which India has demanded be returned. Camilla will wear the Queen Mary crown, commissioned and worn by the consort of King George V for the 1911 coronation. …

Queen Consort Camilla won't wear Kohinoor diamond at coronation because…
1 year, 10 months ago

Queen Consort Camilla won't wear Kohinoor diamond at coronation because…

Hindustan Times  

King Charles' wife Queen Consort Camilla will not be donning the contentious Kohinoor diamond for her coronation at Westminster Abbey in May, Buckingham Palace announced. Queen Consort Camilla: The Kohinoor diamond as part of the British Monarch’s crown. Camilla's choice of crown has long been a subject of speculation with some reports suggesting earlier that she wanted to wear the …

Queen Consort Camilla to reuse Mary crown without insetting Kohinoor diamond at coronation
1 year, 10 months ago

Queen Consort Camilla to reuse Mary crown without insetting Kohinoor diamond at coronation

ABC  

Queen Consort Camilla will refashion an old crown for the coronation, notably avoiding the use of the Kohinoor diamond that is clouded by colonialist controversy. Rather than commissioning a new crown, Buckingham Palace said Camilla would wear a modified version of Queen Mary's crown for the coronation of King Charles III in May. Key points: It will be the first …

Britain's Queen Consort Camilla chooses crown without Kohinoor for coronation in May
1 year, 10 months ago

Britain's Queen Consort Camilla chooses crown without Kohinoor for coronation in May

India Today  

Britain’s Queen Consort, Camilla, has chosen a crown without the controversial colonial-era Kohinoor diamond for her coronation ceremony with her husband King Charles III at Westminster Abbey in May, Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday. Camilla’s choice of the Queen Mary Crown for coronation means it may only have a replica of one of the world’s largest cut diamonds, as the …

Crowns worn by Queens Adelaide, Mary and Alexandra could be worn by Camilla at Charles' coronation
2 years, 2 months ago

Crowns worn by Queens Adelaide, Mary and Alexandra could be worn by Camilla at Charles' coronation

Daily Mail  

A little-known crown that was last worn nearly 200 years ago may be used for the Queen Consort's coronation amid controversy over the Koh-i-Noor diamond. Above: The Queen Mother's crown is seen on her coffin when she was lying in state in 2002 Other options are said to include the 1820 Diamond Diadem, which was made for use at the …

It will be a diplomatic fiasco if Queen Camila wears Kohinoor at King Charles's coronation: William Dalrymple
2 years, 2 months ago

It will be a diplomatic fiasco if Queen Camila wears Kohinoor at King Charles's coronation: William Dalrymple

India Today  

With King Charles’s coronation set to take place on May 6 next year, Buckingham Palace has turned into a hive of activity as discussions are going on in full swing as to who will wear what at the royal ceremony. According to a royal biographer, King Charles wants Camilla to wear Queen Elizabeth II’s crown that is fitted with the …

King Charles 'wants Camilla to wear the Koh-i-Noor diamond,
2 years, 2 months ago

King Charles 'wants Camilla to wear the Koh-i-Noor diamond,

Daily Mail  

Yesterday, officials from India's ruling party said using gem could bring back 'painful memories' of colonialism But its ownership is a controversial topic and it has been claimed by India, Pakistan and Afghanistan Fears its use could inflame UK-India tensions as the Government tries to get a key trade deal over the line But William Dalrymple, who co-wrote a book …

Decision on Koh-i-noor diamond in Camilla’s crown down to Palace – Government
2 years, 2 months ago

Decision on Koh-i-noor diamond in Camilla’s crown down to Palace – Government

The Independent  

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Royals could dust off a 200-year-old coronet to crown Camilla and avoid Koh-i-Noor row
2 years, 2 months ago

Royals could dust off a 200-year-old coronet to crown Camilla and avoid Koh-i-Noor row

The Telegraph  

In theory, they have plenty of crowns and jewels to choose from. But as Buckingham Palace works to avoid international row over the Koh-i-Noor diamond, aides have had to look back 200 years to find suitable headwear for the Queen Consort’s coronation. Little-known crowns including one worn by Queen Adelaide in 1831 are understood to be in contention for next …

What happens to Kohinoor diamond after the death of Queen Elizabeth II
2 years, 3 months ago

What happens to Kohinoor diamond after the death of Queen Elizabeth II

Op India  

Kohinoor, the world’s most contentious diamond, is about to change hands. The diamond is currently placed in the Imperial State Crown, which was produced in 1937 for King George VI’s coronation and eventually passed on to Elizabeth II. The diamond, however, is scheduled to be worn by the Queen’s daughter-in-law and Prince Charles III’s wife, Camilla Parker Bowles, during the …

As Queen departs, Twitterati now demands Kohinoor's return to India
2 years, 3 months ago

As Queen departs, Twitterati now demands Kohinoor's return to India

Hindustan Times  

The death of Britain's longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, has reignited the demand to bring back the Kohinoor diamond to India. The iconic crown will now reportedly go to Queen Camilla, who will be anointed alongside King Charles III during his coronation. "Hrithik Roshan on his journey back to recover our heera, moti; Kohinoor from the British Museum to India," …

Will the Kohinoor go to Camilla? Examining the murky history and fate of world’s most famous diamond
2 years, 3 months ago

Will the Kohinoor go to Camilla? Examining the murky history and fate of world’s most famous diamond

Firstpost  

The 105-carat Kohinoor is one of 2,800 precious jewels set in the priceless platinum and diamond crown originally belonging to the Queen Mother, wife of George VI and mother of Elizabeth II. Usually on display in the Tower of London, it made its last public appearance at the Queen Mother’s funeral The death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday has …

Queen Elizabeth II passes away: Calls grow for return of Crown Jewels to India, Africa
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II passes away: Calls grow for return of Crown Jewels to India, Africa

Firstpost  

Many people took to Twitter and stated that Queen Elizabeth II’s death should be seen by the royal family as an opportunity to return the jewels to their countries The demise of Queen Elizabeth II has unleashed a wave of grief and misery across Britain. Many people took to Twitter and stated that Queen Elizabeth II’s death should be seen …

Queen Elizabeth II death: Kohinoor crown will go to Camilla, states report
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II death: Kohinoor crown will go to Camilla, states report

Firstpost  

The diamond and platinum crown that will be worn by Queen Consort Camilla is set with 2,800 diamonds, several of them from Queen Victoria’s Regal Circlet The longest reigning monarch of Britain, Queen Elizabeth II, passed away on Thursday, unleashing a flood of grief and tears throughout her country. The diamond and platinum crown that will be worn by Queen …

From Crowning Queen Elizabeth II to Camilla: Journey of India's Kohinoor Diamond Taken by British in 1849
2 years, 3 months ago

From Crowning Queen Elizabeth II to Camilla: Journey of India's Kohinoor Diamond Taken by British in 1849

News 18  

The Koh-i-Noor is arguably the most famous diamond in the world. A message published on the eve of Queen Elizabeth’s 70th accession this February said it was her “sincere wish” that Charles’s wife would be known on his accession to the throne as Queen Consort. According to the Daily Mail, Camilla will also have Elizabeth II’s priceless platinum and diamond …

Camilla to wear Kohinoor crown after Charles becomes King: Report
2 years, 10 months ago

Camilla to wear Kohinoor crown after Charles becomes King: Report

India Today  

Queen Elizabeth II recently marked the 70th anniversary of her accession to the British throne. The 95-year-old, the world's oldest and longest-reigning monarch, expressed a ‘sincere wish’ that Prince Charles' wife, Camilla, should be known as “Queen Consort” when her son succeeds her as expected. Soon after the announcement, the Daily Mail reported that the Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, will …

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