In a step away from tradition, the queen consort will not wear the Koh-i-Noor diamond (also spelled Kohinoor and Koh-i-Nur) on her crown so as to not offend "political sensitivities," a royal source told British media. It was first worn by Queen Victoria in the form of a brooch and circlet, then by the Queen Consorts Mary and Alexandra, and finally by Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Camilla's gesture of not wearing the diamond for the coronation is a big one. The story of the Koh-i-NoorThe 105-carat diamond, which was a 190-carat piece before it reached the British, has a long history of conquest. From then on, the diamond rose in fame, reaching its peak after Queen Victoria had it displayed in England.

Source: The Telegraph May 06, 2023 14:53 UTC