Yahoo

Camilla swaps the Kohinoor diamond for another controversial stone on her coronation crown

After much speculation, Camilla, the queen consort, won’t wear the controversial Kohinoor diamond that critics say was plundered under British rule — but some see the decision as an empty gesture. The ...
The Cheat Sheet

Controversial Koh-i-Noor Diamond Won’t Be Part of Camilla Parker Bowles’ Crown

[L-R] Camilla Parker Bowles; the Queen Mother’s crown with the Koh-i-Noor diamond | Samir Hussein/WireImage; Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images) The Koh-i-Noor diamond has been part of the ...
Yahoo

Why is the Koh-i-Noor diamond so controversial?

The Queen Consort will wear Queen Mary’s crown at her and King Charles III’s coronation this spring, but steer clear of the contentious Koh-i-noor diamond, it has been confirmed. The crown has been ...
NBC New York

This Spectacular But Controversial Crown Jewel Will Not Be Part of King Charles' Coronation

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. Camilla, the ...
Slate

The Royals Tried to Dodge a Major Scandal at Charles’ Coronation. It’s Not Going Away.

When the coronation ceremony for King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla takes place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, one object will be missing. Camilla will not wear a crown with an infamous ...