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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
World
Miriam Burrell

New Tower of London display aims to be ‘honest’ with crown jewels history

An updated exhibition showcasing the crown jewels at the Tower of London claims to be more “transparent” about the complex history of the jewels as it opens on Friday.

An overhaul of the Jewel House, a popular tourist attraction, aims to inform visitors about how some of the most historic jewels – including the Black Prince’s Ruby and controversial Koh-i-Noor diamond – have come into possession of the Royal family.

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