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

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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 led to much grief and outpouring on Twitter, but has also spurred some calls for the return of the famed Kohinoor diamond to India. The 105-carat Kohinoor is one of 2,800 precious jewels set in the priceless platinum and diamond crown that originally belonged to the Queen Mother, wife of George VI and mother of Elizabeth II. The Daily Mail has reported that Camilla Parker Bowles will have Elizabeth II’s priceless platinum and diamond crown placed on her head on King Charles’s coronation.

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