It has also been confirmed the controversial Koh-i-Noor diamond, which has come to be associated with the queen consort role, will not feature in Camilla’s coronation crown. One of the largest cut diamonds in the world, the 105-carat Koh-i-Noor diamond originally hails from India. After the British annexation of the Punjab in 1849, the diamond was acquired through force by the East India Company following the Anglo-Sikh Wars and came under the ownership of Queen Victoria in 1850. There have been campaigns in India calling for Britain to return the diamond, with other countries including Afghanistan and Pakistan also having staked a claim in the past. There are serious political sensitivities and significant nervousness around them, particularly regarding India.”

Source: The Star May 07, 2023 03:36 UTC