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Antony Thrower

Controversy of two diamonds worth hundreds of millions wanted back by former colonies

The death of the Queen brought worldwide tributes and sorrow - but from South Africa and India among the tears were calls for the return of two diamonds with a combined estimated value of £400million.

During the days of colonial Britain, several jewels and artefacts were taken from countries with several ending up in the British Museum.

The death of the monarch last week has prompted calls for the return of two of the most famous diamonds in the world - the Kohinoor and The Great Star of Africa.

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