The controversial Koh-i-noor diamond will not feature in the coronation of the Queen Consort. Camilla will instesad opt to reuse the crown it was once set in.
The famous gem was first set in a cross at the front of Queen Mary’s crown when it was worn at her coronation in 1911. However it was replaced by a replica in 1937 when the original was moved to the Queen Mother’s crown for her and George VI’s coronation.
But neither the original nor the replica will be used in the coronation of the King and Camilla in May. Instead, diamonds from the late Queen’s personal collection will be used, a Buckingham Palace spokeswoman said.
