The coronation crown, made especially for the Queen Mother's 1937 coronation, features the famous but controversial Koh-i-noor diamond. The historic treasure was seized by the East India Company in 1849 when it was presented to Queen Victoria and became part of the Crown Jewels.
Camilla may not wear a jewel-encrusted crown at the King's coronation as it could bring back"painful memories of the colonial past", according to reports.
The historic treasure was seized by the East India Company in 1849 when it was presented to Queen Victoria and became part of the Crown Jewels.Camilla, the Queen Consort, is due to be crowned alongside King Charles at his coronation next year
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