Royals could dust off a 200-year-old coronet to crown Camilla and avoid Koh-i-Noor row
2 years, 5 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 year’s event, as the use of Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother’s crown is all but ruled out over a dispute with India. The crown of Queen Adelaide, used at the famously frugal coronation of William IV, is part of the Royal Collection, but its whereabouts are currently a mystery after it was carefully removed from display at the Tower of London this year. Experts have told The Telegraph that Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother’s crown could still be used as initially planned, with the controversial diamond replaced by another of similar size.

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The story behind Queen Camilla’s diamond necklace for the coronation
1 year, 10 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Queen Camilla’s crown won’t feature controversial Koh-i-noor diamond at King Charles coronation
1 year, 10 months ago

Queen Camilla’s crown won’t feature controversial Koh-i-noor diamond at King Charles coronation

The Independent  

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King Charles plays it safe, excludes Kohinoor in Coronation ceremony
1 year, 11 months ago

King Charles plays it safe, excludes Kohinoor in Coronation ceremony

Live Mint  

The Royal Family has reportedly decided to avoid the potential controversy surrounding the use of the Kohinoor diamond in King Charles' Coronation ceremony by opting for an existing crown instead. The significance of Queen Camilla's decision to forgo the traditional crown embedded with the Kohinoor was discussed by Camilla Tominey, who suggested that the palace wanted to avoid any debate …

Why King Charles' coronation skipped Kohinoor diamond? ‘Sensible thing to…’
1 year, 11 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 …

Camilla to wear Queen Mary’s crown without Kohinoor: Has British royalty scored a diplomatic win with India?
2 years, 1 month 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
2 years, 1 month 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…
2 years, 1 month 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
2 years, 1 month 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 …

Koh-i-noor diamond not part of King Charles III’s coronation
2 years, 1 month 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 …

Koh-i-noor diamond not part of King Charles III’s coronation
2 years, 1 month ago

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

The Independent  

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Britain's Queen Consort Camilla chooses crown without Kohinoor for coronation in May
2 years, 1 month 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 …

Charles' crown is NOT fit for a King and needs to be resized ahead of his coronation next year
2 years, 3 months ago

Charles' crown is NOT fit for a King and needs to be resized ahead of his coronation next year

Daily Mail  

The crown that King Charles is set to wear at next year's coronation has been removed from the Tower of London in a top-secret operation before being resized, Buckingham Palace has revealed. The St Edward's Crown was transported under armed guard to a secret location where it will now be resized for King Charles's Coronation on Saturday 6 May in …

Crowns worn by Queens Adelaide, Mary and Alexandra could be worn by Camilla at Charles' coronation
2 years, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 months ago

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

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Kohinoor diamond: Why crown jewel is trending in India after Queen Elizabeth II’s death
2 years, 6 months ago

Kohinoor diamond: Why crown jewel is trending in India after Queen Elizabeth II’s death

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Will the Kohinoor go to Camilla? Examining the murky history and fate of world’s most famous diamond
2 years, 6 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 death: Kohinoor crown will go to Camilla, states report
2 years, 6 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, 6 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
3 years, 1 month 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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