London: Buckingham Palace has decided not to make it a part of the coronation ceremony of Emperor Charles III and Queen Camilla next month as a precautionary measure in the wake of the controversy surrounding India’s claim and colonial-era Kohinoor diamond. This information has been given by an expert in matters related to the British royal family.
Camilla Tomini, assistant editor of ‘The Daily Telegraph’ newspaper, said in an interview to the news agency that she took note of Camilla’s decision not to use it because of the kohinoor diamond in the traditional crown. Royal ornaments taken out by Buckingham Palace for next month’s coronation ceremony confirm that Queen Camilla has chosen Queen Mary’s crown.
“I think the Buckingham Palace may have been more cautious because of kohinoor’s controversies and therefore have decided not to take the story related to the origin of this diamond any further,” Tomini said. Earlier this month, the Palace said minor changes were being made to Queen Mary’s crown, such as the inclusion of The Cleann 3, 4 and 5 diamonds, which have been part of Queen Elizabeth II’s collection of personal jewelry for many years.
The design is inspired by Queen Alexandra’s 1902 crown, originally associated with Kohinoor, which has been rooted since 1937 in the crown of Queen Elizabeth II’s mother.
Last month, the Historic Royal Palaces (HRP), a charity that manages British women, said the Kohinoor diamond would be displayed as a “symbol of victory” at a public exhibition at the Tower of London in May. The exhibition will also showcase the history of Kohinoor. Remember that India has been asserting its claim over Kohinoor.