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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Kate Ng

Why is the Koh-i-Noor diamond so controversial?

Rex Features

The Queen Consort will wear Queen Mary’s crown at her and King Charles III’s coronation this spring, but steer clear of the contentious Koh-i-noor diamond, it has been confirmed.

The crown has been removed from display at the Tower of London to undergo modification work ahead of the event in May.

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